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.

Some of your Benefits

401K Match

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Vacation

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Paid Holidays

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Personal Development

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Findlay, OH

On-Site

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

You support our team as

R&D Test Engineer

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.

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.