Leading maker of technical textiles, nonwovens and fabric solutions for diverse industries worldwide.
Support R&D by designing textile structures, CAD modeling, testing, and DoE documentation.
1 months ago ago
Entry-level
Internship
Asheville, NC
Office Full-Time
Company Size
5,366 Employees
Service Specialisms
Nonwoven Materials
Advanced Materials
Textile Solutions
Filtration Media
Automotive Textiles
Medical Applications
Industrial Applications
Environmental Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Apparel & Shoe Building
Energy
Filter Media
Household & Living
Healthcare
Industrial & Manufacturing
Mobility and Transport
Civil Engineering
Role
Description
astm testing
cad modeling
doe planning
report creation
framework development
material selection
Conduct ASTM-compliant testing to evaluate compression strength across variable combinations of shape, filament diameter, and line speed, identifying optimal performance parameters.
Utilize CAD software to model and refine 3D structural geometries for testing and analysis.
Assist in planning and executing a Design of Experiments (DoE), producing documentation to support training and baseline development efforts.
Create comprehensive reports and presentations to guide new engineers and designers in future product development.
Develop and document a framework for Enka structure design, including filament configurations and polymer material selection.
Requirements
cad
textile manufacturing
statistical analysis
polymer science
textile engineering
Hands-on experience with CAD software, textile manufacturing technologies, and statistical analysis methods
Academic background in Polymer Science, Textile Engineering, or related disciplines
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded 2015
Year Established
The company was created through the merger of Freudenberg’s nonwoven divisions.
Revenue €1.4B+
Annual Turnover
Generates over €1.4 billion in revenue from its global operations.
32–35 sites
Production Facilities
Operates between 32 and 35 production sites spread across 14 countries.
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.
Culture + Values
Innovation strength
Strong customer orientation
Diversity and team spirit
Commitment to excellence
Reliability
Pro‑active, responsible action
Environment + Sustainability
25% reduction
CO₂ emissions target
Aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 25% by 2025.
1.6 MW
Photovoltaic system
Installed a photovoltaic system on the Nantong factory roof.
100% recycled
PET-based materials
Offers padding solutions made from 100% recycled PET materials.
2,486 GWh
Energy consumption
Total energy consumption in 2024, with 38% sourced from renewable energy.
Recycling ~7 million post-consumer PET bottles daily into polyester nonwovens
Target of CO₂-neutral operations by 2045 (net-zero)
Cutting CO₂ emissions by ~1,200 tons annually through the photovoltaic system
Energy efficiency at 0.21 kWh/€ of sales
Inclusion & Diversity
Global teams in 14+ countries fostering multicultural and international perspectives
Active Diversity & Inclusion community ensuring equal opportunities
In Freudenberg Group overall: gender and age diversity emphasized as contributor to success