Full-Time
Senior FEA Engineer
Posted on 6/13/2026
Freudenberg Group
10,001+ employees
Global group manufacturing seals, cleaning, textiles
No salary listed
Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in relevant industries, with a strong background in mechanical or structural design.
- At least 4 years of hands-on experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) related to product development in applicable sectors.
- Bachelor’s degree (BEng or BSc) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
- Must hold a valid P.Eng designation (Professional Engineer) in a Canadian province.
- Strong working knowledge of industry standards including ASME Section VIII, API, NORSOK, and DNV.
- Proficiency in ANSYS and SolidWorks is required; experience with Caesar II is considered an asset.
- Proven ability to work independently, manage priorities, and drive tasks to completion with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated experience in cradle-to-grave product development, from concept through to final release and support.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
- Experience designing nuclear equipment is preferred.
- Serve as the technical authority for all Finite Element Analysis (FEA) activities, with a focus on ANSYS simulations in compliance with ASME Section VIII and/or Section III design codes.
- Lead all engineering efforts related to new product development, including conceptual design, feasibility studies, detailed analysis, and the definition of testing requirements.
- Collaborate directly with new and existing customers to address complex engineering challenges and deliver tailored technical solutions.
- Act as a key contributor in the development of innovative products and processes, driving technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Continuously expand your understanding of company processes, technologies, and customer needs to support long-term success.
- Deliver accurate and timely technical support in accordance with internal specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements.
- Maintain close working relationships with teams in engineering, manufacturing, and business development across all Freudenberg Flow Technologies locations.
- Consistently uphold and embody the Freudenberg Guiding Principles and Business Values in all professional activities.
- Experience designing nuclear equipment is preferred.
- Caesar II experience is an asset.
The Freudenberg Group is a German family-owned technology company with a wide, diversified portfolio across industrial and consumer markets. Its businesses include Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, which makes seals and sealing systems for automotive and industrial use; Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions, which markets branded cleaning products such as Vileda, O-Cedar, and Wettex; and Freudenberg Performance Materials and Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, which supply technical textiles, nonwovens, and filtration solutions for automotive, construction, medical, and other sectors. The products range from high-tech industrial components to consumer cleaning goods sold through retail channels, produced and distributed globally. The group differentiates itself by family ownership, broad diversification across markets and products, and an integrated approach that serves multiple cycles and customers, aiming to grow its global portfolio while preserving long-term ownership.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Weinheim, Germany
Founded
1849
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Balmoral Comtec adds energy-sector connectors and sealing exposure through Freudenberg Flow Technologies.[1]
- Japan Vilene strengthens technical textiles, including battery separators and fuel-cell nonwovens.[1]
- Freudenberg Medical and filtration businesses support healthcare, pharma, and resource-efficiency demand.[3][5]
What critics are saying
- Automotive sealing content faces erosion as battery-electric platforms change supplier specifications.[1][3]
- Nilfisk integration brings price pressure and execution risk against entrenched cleaning rivals.[5][6]
- Broad industrial exposure leaves margins vulnerable to requalification delays and local-sourcing shifts.[1][2]
What makes Freudenberg Group unique
- Family-controlled German industrial group with 1849 roots and broad diversification.[2][6]
- Deep materials-science portfolio spans seals, filtration, nonwovens, chemicals, and cleaning products.[3][5]
- Global footprint exceeds 60 countries, serving automotive, healthcare, energy, and consumer markets.[2][3]
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Company News
Nilfisk shareholders have until 8 April to accept a takeover offer from German conglomerate Freudenberg, the Danish company announced Thursday. The deadline was extended from this week. Freudenberg offered DKK 140 per share in December, valuing Nilfisk at nearly DKK 3.8 billion. The deal requires acceptance from shareholders representing over 90% of shares. Currently, shareholders holding 81.2% have accepted. Major shareholders Kirkbi Invest, Ferd and PrimeStone Capital, along with Nilfisk's board and management, controlling 50.9% of shares, committed to accepting in December. If successful, Freudenberg intends to delist Nilfisk from the Danish stock exchange. Founded in 1906, Nilfisk manufactures cleaning machines and employs approximately 4,500 people globally, selling products in over 100 countries.
Freudenberg Italia has acquired Eulip, a Parma-based manufacturer of specialised vegetable oils and fats. Eulip will join Capol, the food and beverage ingredients business unit of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities. The parties agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction. Deloitte advised Freudenberg Italia on financial and tax matters, with a team led by partner Paolo Cosentino and senior partner Giorgio Orlandini. Hogan Lovells provided legal counsel. Eulip was advised by Houlihan Lokey, led by managing partner Tommaso Lillo, on transaction structuring. EY partners Marco Ginnasi and Eliana Basile handled accounting and tax matters, whilst Sutich – Barbieri – Sutich provided legal advice. Founded in 1946, Eulip is recognised for its portfolio of specialised vegetable oils and fats and customised solutions.
Freudenberg Group has acquired the remaining 25% stake in Japan Vilene Company from its joint venture partner, Toray Industries, thereby strengthening its technical textiles and filtration businesses.
He succeeds Marco Altherr, who is leaving the Freudenberg Group at his own request with effect from March 31, 2025, to take on new challenges outside the company.
Freudenberg Medical recently announced the PharmaFocus(R) Premium ASTC UV-Shield Tubing, which is specifically intended for photosensitive pharmaceuticals and has a platinum-cured silicone interior and an opaque exterior to maintain the integrity and stability of light-sensitive fluids.