Process Engineer Intern

Freudenberg Group • Howell, MI

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About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Apply chemistry fundamentals and laboratory practices to support full‑scale production processes. Observe and participate in production batch operations to understand manufacturing workflows and product scale‑up. Evaluate manufacturing equipment and process conditions to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements. Analyze batch failure data and production deviations to help identify root causes and support corrective actions. Assist with sustainability and process efficiency initiatives within the production environment. Support manufacturing data setup, maintenance, and documentation within the SAP ERP system. Collaborate with production, quality, and technical teams to support continuous improvement efforts. Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures within the production facility. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum two years of college coursework completed in the study of Chemical Engineering, Engineering, or related field. Knowledge of general chemistry, chemical process equipment, and experimental design is preferred. Previous laboratory and/or industrial experience, is a plus. Experience with Microsoft Office, and intermediate Excel skills. Commitment to safety and quality. 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. Chem-Trend Limited Partnership Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of college coursework completed in the study of Chemical Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, and intermediate Excel skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of general chemistry, chemical process equipment, and experimental design is preferred.
• Previous laboratory and/or industrial experience, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply chemistry fundamentals and laboratory practices to support full‑scale production processes.
• Observe and participate in production batch operations to understand manufacturing workflows and product scale‑up.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment and process conditions to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Analyze batch failure data and production deviations to help identify root causes and support corrective actions.
• Assist with sustainability and process efficiency initiatives within the production environment.
• Support manufacturing data setup, maintenance, and documentation within the SAP ERP system.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and technical teams to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational procedures within the production facility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED