Process Engineering Internship

Freudenberg Group • Durham, NC

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About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! 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) 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

• Candidates must hold a degree in one of the following disciplines: Textile Engineer, Polymer/Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Engineer.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in the development, testing, or manufacturing of non-woven textiles.
• Strong understanding of polymer properties, processing techniques, and applications in industrial or consumer products.
• Experience implementing and managing quality assurance protocols, including statistical process control and defect analysis.
• Ability to analyze production or performance data using tools such as Excel, or specialized manufacturing analytics platforms to drive process improvements and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations by identifying and resolving machine failures and suboptimal performance through data analysis, engineering studies, predictive maintenance, and root cause analysis.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and systems thinking to methodically break down problems and craft appropriate solutions.
• Apply knowledge of industrial control systems and electromechanical systems/principles to troubleshoot and resolve ongoing machine issues.
• Support all company safety objectives through modification or redesign of equipment.
• Provide design and project management support to the Engineering and Maintenance Teams as needed.
• Work with third parties to outsource fabrications and procure necessary parts or materials.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees