Digitalization Engineer

About the role

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 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

Responsibilities

• Lead Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory initiatives that improve productivity, quality, process visibility, and operational performance.
• Develop and implement digital manufacturing solutions including MES, SCADA, machine connectivity, IoT, and manufacturing data systems.
• Create dashboards, KPIs, and analytics tools that enable data-driven decision making across manufacturing operations.
• Design and deploy Microsoft Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate solutions that streamline processes and increase efficiency.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, machine vision, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies to solve manufacturing challenges.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, IT, and global teams to successfully execute digitalization projects from concept through implementation.
• Serve as a technical expert and change agent, helping drive adoption of new technologies and best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, automation, digitalization, industrial technology, or Industry 4.0 environments.
• Experience with manufacturing systems such as PLCs, MES, SCADA, machine connectivity, industrial networks, or manufacturing data acquisition platforms.
• Knowledge of digitalization tools such as Ignition, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Grafana, or similar technologies.
• Experience working with SQL, databases, APIs, scripting, programming, or industrial communication protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate manufacturing data into actionable business improvements.
• Proven ability to lead projects, collaborate across functions, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.