Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Provide technical capabilities to support the business objectives of the lead centers.</li><li>Participate on specific material, process and product development projects as required. </li><li>Provide support in technology sharing among lead centers, divisions, and corporate development.</li><li>Provide technical support to the manufacturing sites in the areas of molding troubleshooting, scrap reduction activities, low-cost compounds and process improvements.</li><li>Provide technical support to the components’ sites in the areas of mixing specifications, scrap reduction, testing, surface chemistry, process improvements.</li><li>Provide technical support during Kaizen and 3P activities.</li><li>Use DOE techniques.</li><li>Initiate programs to achieve the improved profitability of products through compound improvements in concert with the manufacturing sites.</li><li>Create and execute a project plan.</li><li>Use literature research skills to form foundation of programs to assist in framing the material development projects.</li><li>Must keep proper laboratory records which include the development plan and all associated material design flow.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Bachelors’ degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science or other Chemistry related field.</li><li>2+ years Chemistry Laboratory experience of rubber processing, formulating, and compounding experience.</li><li>Familiar with computer systems, especially Microsoft Office/ Word, Excel, PowerPoint.</li><li>Business level English skills (both written and verbal).</li><li>Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25lbs.</li><li>Ability to travel domestically or internationally 10% of the time.</li></ul>Communication &amp; Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization. Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach. Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions. Drive &amp; Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities. 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><ul><li>Provide technical capabilities to support the business objectives of the lead centers.</li><li>Participate on specific material, process and product development projects as required.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide support in technology sharing among lead centers, divisions, and corporate development.</li><li>Provide technical support to the manufacturing sites in the areas of molding troubleshooting, scrap reduction activities, low-cost compounds and process improvements.</li><li>Provide technical support to the components’ sites in the areas of mixing specifications, scrap reduction, testing, surface chemistry, process improvements.</li><li>Provide technical support during Kaizen and 3P activities.</li><li>Use DOE techniques.</li><li>Initiate programs to achieve the improved profitability of products through compound improvements in concert with the manufacturing sites.</li><li>Create and execute a project plan.</li><li>Use literature research skills to form foundation of programs to assist in framing the material development projects.</li><li>Must keep proper laboratory records which include the development plan and all associated material design flow.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Bachelors’ degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science or other Chemistry related field.</li><li>2+ years Chemistry Laboratory experience of rubber processing, formulating, and compounding experience.</li><li>Familiar with computer systems, especially Microsoft Office/ Word, Excel, PowerPoint.</li><li>Business level English skills (both written and verbal).</li><li>Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25lbs.</li><li>Ability to travel domestically or internationally 10% of the time.</li></ul>Communication &amp; Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization. Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach. Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions. Drive &amp; Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.&nbsp;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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