R&D Test Engineer

Freudenberg; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg is seeking an engineering test laboratory specialist to own day-to-day lab operations, ensure tests are safe, accurate and on schedule, and support product development through validation and performance testing.

You will design fixtures, analyze data, mentor interns, and collaborate with product engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, supply chain, and customers to drive projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 1–3 years of engineering experience in testing, product development, validation, manufacturing, reliability, or lab operations.
• Experience conducting tests, evaluating results, and making data-driven recommendations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot and improve equipment and test systems.
• Experience with CAD, fixtures, drawings, prototypes or 3D printing preferred.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong communication with customers, suppliers, engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams.

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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Data analysis

CAD

3D printing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

3D printing

Prototyping

Job description

Working at Freudenberg

We will wow your world!

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.

Equal opportunity statement

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.

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. 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 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.