Rotational Engineering Development Program

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.

Freudenberg Performance Materials is a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for the markets of automotive, building materials, apparel, energy, filter media, healthcare, building interiors, shoe and leather goods as well as specialties. The company generates sales of approx. 1.6 billion euros, has 32 production sites in 14 countries around the world and more than 5,000 employees. Freudenberg Performance Materials attaches great importance to social and ecological responsibility as the basis for its business success.

Some of your Benefits

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

Corporate Events: We celebrate success as a team, because only together can we achieve our goals.

International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.

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

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Durham, NC

On-Site

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

You support our team as

Rotational Engineering Development Program

Responsibilities

• This position is not available for sponsorship now or in the future and only available to US Citizens or Green Card Holders.
• Engage in an international technical trainee program designed to become a future technical leader or expert.
• Participate in projects across North American sites in Durham (NC), Asheville (NC), and Macon (GA), with an international rotation including a visit to our headquarters in Weinheim, Germany.
• Collaborate with peers from diverse engineering backgrounds such as mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering.
• Undertake challenging technical projects that are significant for the business, supported by interpersonal skills and leadership training, potentially including Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Receive oversight and sponsorship from Executive and Senior Management, who will provide technical and project management support, mentorship, and progress monitoring.
• Commit to an 18 to 24-month program, with rotations typically every six months, allowing you to gain experience at different sites with different technologies while working and rotating together as a cohesive group.
  
  

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably MS or PhD in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
• Practical Experience: Internship and/or Coop at Freudenberg or similar practical work experience in a globally operating company (general industry/manufacturing).
• Travel Readiness: Interest, willingness, and ability to travel as a group of 3 trainees within the US and abroad.
• Personal Attributes: Curiosity, eagerness to explore new ideas and technologies, a can-do attitude, and positive energy.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to collaborate seamlessly with diverse teams and adapt quickly to new challenges and cultures.
• Community and Personal Engagement: Active participation in volunteer work or community projects, artistic endeavors, and sports or fitness activities, demonstrating a commitment to social responsibility and personal well-being.
  
  

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.