FPM-Durham R&D Intern

2 days ago
Internship
In-person · Durham, NC, US... more

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

•    Identify, design, develop and launch activities related to fiber spinning and web

formation. 
•    Assist in new project development or raw material qualification. 
•    Conduct time studies that may support findings.
•    Present project findings and help scope actions that can be taken beyond the

internship.
 

Qualifications:

•    Sophomore and above undergraduate student or graduate student 
•    Majors: Chemical engineering, Fiber and Polymer Science, Materials Science,

Mechanical Engineering (with materials focus), Textiles Technology, Textile

Engineering, Polymer Color Chemistry. Other majors are considered

based on experience. 
•    GPA: Preferred 3.0/4.0 or above. Exceptions may be made based on experience

and institution. 
•    Workplace safety training (e.g. OSHA 10 certification) 
•    Fluency in Microsoft Office 
•    Basic programming in VBA, familiarity with SQL and Access Familiarity with

statistical software packages (e.g. Minitab) 
•    Good people skills (ability to work and communicate with individuals from all

levels of the organization) 
•    Communication (written reports, verbal one-on-one, small group, and formal

presentation) 
•    Project management (balancing multiple, sometimes conflicting, priorities) 
•    Ability to interpret technical documents and reduce to easily understood

instructions (e.g. converting an ASTM test method to a work instruction for lab

personnel) 
•    Troubleshooting of lab equipment 
 

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)