R&D Test 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. Findlay, OH On-Site Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership You support our team as R&D Test Engineer.

Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day operation of the engineering test laboratory, ensuring tests are executed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Design, set up, and execute product validation, durability, and performance testing to support product development and customer requirements.
• Investigate product and equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions to improve test outcomes and product performance.
• Develop custom test fixtures, prototypes, and laboratory solutions using engineering design principles and rapid prototyping technologies, including 3D printing.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data, delivering clear technical reports and recommendations to engineering teams and customers.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade laboratory equipment while supporting the installation and commissioning of new testing capabilities.
• Mentor engineering co-ops and interns while collaborating with product engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, supply chain, and customer teams to drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• One to three years of engineering experience in testing, product development, validation, manufacturing, reliability, laboratory operations, or a related technical environment.
• Experience conducting engineering tests, evaluating results, and making data-driven recommendations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and improve equipment and test systems.
• Experience with CAD, fixture design, technical drawings, prototypes, or 3D printing technologies preferred.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with customers, suppliers, engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams.