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R&D Intern

Freudenberg Performance Materials

The Role

Overview

Support R&D team with production trials, data analysis, and documentation as an intern.

Key Responsibilities

  • floor trials
  • r&d support
  • project support
  • trial reporting
  • process documentation

Tasks

-Participate in and support production floor trials -Assist the CF&S R&D team by supporting project work -Document findings in trial reports, process books, and other forms of documentation

Requirements

  • textile engineering
  • chemical engineering
  • material science
  • polymer science
  • statistical tools
  • sophomore

What You Bring

-Majors: Textile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Polymer Science preferred -At least Sophomore in College -Good written and verbal communication skills -Experience with Project Presentation preferred -Gain familiarity with the Colback production process -Gain experience using statistical tools to analyze data

The Company

About Freudenberg Performance Materials

-Became a global leader in technical textiles after merging Freudenberg’s nonwoven divisions. -Headquartered in Weinheim, Germany. -Focuses on high-performance nonwovens for automotive interiors, battery separators, fuel cell components, and cable protection. -Supplies textiles for building materials like acoustic panels, roof waterproofing membranes, and carpet backing. -Develops medical nonwovens for wound care, stoma products, and hygiene items, as well as filter media for air and liquid filtration. -Creates unusual products such as Evolon® microfilament fabrics and Dripstop® condensation control textiles. -Undertakes projects in automotive lining systems, energy-storage materials, industrial filtration, and specialized composite textiles. -Leverages deep textile R&D to create tailored solutions using spunbond, composites, coated fabrics, and smart-textile finishes.

Sector Specialisms

Apparel & Shoe Building

Energy

Filter Media

Household & Living

Healthcare

Industrial & Manufacturing

Mobility and Transport

Civil Engineering

Coated Technical Textiles

Clothing

Functional Textiles

Hobby Tailoring

Automotive Car Carpets

Headliners

Sound Absorbing Materials for Vehicles and Buildings

Bitumen Membranes for Roof Waterproofing

Tufted Carpet Tiles

Geotextiles

Batteries and Fuel Cells Components

Wound Care

Ostomy Care

Transdermal Applications

Truck and Trailer Tarpaulins

Pavilions

Tents and Covers

Containers and Tarpaulins for Watercraft

Electrical Applications

Allergy Bedding

Technical Packaging

Condensation Control for Metal Roofs

Footwear and Leather Goods Components

Hard Particle-coated Nonwovens for Screw and Press Fit Connections