Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><div><ul><li>Design, formulate, and test elastomer and polymer compounds through hands-on work with mixing, molding, and processing equipment.</li><li>Spend significant time in the lab physically running batches, adjusting formulations, and evaluating material performance in real time.</li><li>Partner directly with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot molding and mixing issues on the floor, driving scrap reduction and process improvements.</li><li>Lead multiple material development projects, taking ownership from formulation through production implementation.</li><li>Apply DOE and practical problem-solving methods to refine compounds and resolve production challenges.</li><li>Work with suppliers to evaluate new raw materials and bring new technologies into active testing and development.</li><li>Maintain a safe, organized lab environment and ensure accurate documentation of experiments, results, and development plans.</li></ul></div><h1>Qualifications:</h1><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.</li><li>2+ years of hands-on experience in polymer, elastomer, rubber, or materials development (strong internships/co-ops considered).</li><li>Demonstrated experience working directly with mixing, molding, extrusion, or similar processing equipment—not just theoretical or simulation-based work.</li><li>Comfortable working in a lab and manufacturing environment, including standing, lifting, and actively running experiments.</li><li>Experience with formulation and compounding, with an understanding of how materials behave during processing.</li><li>Familiarity with DOE, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving approaches.</li><li>Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with operators, engineers, and technicians.</li></ul></div>‎ ‎ 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-NOK General Partnership

Freudenberg e-Power Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty applications. With its experience and expertise in battery and fuel cell technology, the company offers tailor-made solutions, in particular combined systems, for sustainable and economical e-mobility. With over 800 employees, Freudenberg e-Power Systems supports its customers from application development through to production, commissioning and service.
The company is part of the global Freudenberg Group, which has four business areas: Seals and Vibration Control Technology, Nonwovens and Filtration, Household Products as well as Specialties and Others. In 2022 the Group generated sales of more than 11 billion euros and employed more than 50,000 associates in around 60 countries.

R&D Material Development Chemist - Rubber Material

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><div><ul><li>Design, formulate, and test elastomer and polymer compounds through hands-on work with mixing, molding, and processing equipment.</li><li>Spend significant time in the lab physically running batches, adjusting formulations, and evaluating material performance in real time.</li><li>Partner directly with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot molding and mixing issues on the floor, driving scrap reduction and process improvements.</li><li>Lead multiple material development projects, taking ownership from formulation through production implementation.</li><li>Apply DOE and practical problem-solving methods to refine compounds and resolve production challenges.</li><li>Work with suppliers to evaluate new raw materials and bring new technologies into active testing and development.</li><li>Maintain a safe, organized lab environment and ensure accurate documentation of experiments, results, and development plans.</li></ul></div><h1>Qualifications:</h1><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.</li><li>2+ years of hands-on experience in polymer, elastomer, rubber, or materials development (strong internships/co-ops considered).</li><li>Demonstrated experience working directly with mixing, molding, extrusion, or similar processing equipment—not just theoretical or simulation-based work.</li><li>Comfortable working in a lab and manufacturing environment, including standing, lifting, and actively running experiments.</li><li>Experience with formulation and compounding, with an understanding of how materials behave during processing.</li><li>Familiarity with DOE, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving approaches.</li><li>Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with operators, engineers, and technicians.</li></ul></div>‎ ‎ 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-NOK General Partnership

R&D Material Development Chemist - Rubber Material

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