Application Engineer – Sealing Solutions & CAD Expert

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health insurance

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Personal development

Job summary

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies in Troy, OH is seeking an Application Engineer to apply engineering expertise across static and dynamic sealing applications, including O-rings and electrification technologies.

You will analyze warranty data and collaborate with materials, tribology, CAE, and program management to solve technical challenges while updating seal designs using CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, automotive, or industrial environment.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and application documentation.
• Experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or NX.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and interact with customers.
• Highly organized, self-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering expertise to support sealing solutions across static and dynamic applications, including O-rings and emerging electrification/eMobility technologies.
• Analyze warranty data, field performance, and teardown findings to identify root causes and drive continuous quality improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal experts (materials, tribology, CAE, and program management) and external customers to solve technical challenges.
• Support customer programs and component reviews by providing technical input in program management meetings.
• Develop and update seal designs using 2D and 3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX) to meet application requirements.
• Lead or support problem-solving initiatives, including corrective actions, plant quality alignment, and VA/VE cost reduction projects.
• Act as a technical partner to assigned customers-promoting solutions, identifying conversion opportunities, and delivering product training and application expertise.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies in Troy, OH is seeking an Application Engineer to apply engineering expertise across static and dynamic sealing applications, including O-rings and electrification technologies.

You will analyze warranty data and collaborate with materials, tribology, CAE, and program management to solve technical challenges while updating seal designs using CAD tools.