Research and Development Intern
Freudenberg Group
Research and Development Intern
Freudenberg Group
Global group manufacturing seals, cleaning, textiles
Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Assist with pilot line trials to evaluate product performance and material optimization opportunities.
Produce and test samples using various polymer formulations and additive concentrations.
Conduct compression resistance and cold-temperature performance testing on product samples.
Analyze, chart, and interpret test data to identify performance and cost improvement opportunities.
Present findings and recommendations to the R&D team upon project completion.
Pursuing a degree in Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Sciences, or a related field.
Rising Junior or Senior preferred; exceptional Sophomore candidates will be considered.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collect, organize, and interpret technical data.
Interest in product development, materials science, and hands-on laboratory or manufacturing environments
$23 per hour
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)Global group manufacturing seals, cleaning, textiles
Freudenberg Group is a German family-owned technology company with a diversified portfolio across seals, consumer cleaning products, technical textiles, and filtration. It develops and sells high-tech components and sealing systems for automotive and industrial use, as well as consumer brands like Vileda, O-Cedar, and Wettex, and provides nonwovens and filtration solutions for automotive, construction, and medical applications. It stays different from competitors through family ownership and broad diversification across markets and products, which reduces dependence on any single cycle. Its goal is to grow by offering a wide, globally distributed range of technically informed products while preserving long-term ownership and stability through diversification.
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