R&D Tribology Engineer: Bearings & Gears Testing

Freudenberg Group; Londonderry (NH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Londonderry, NH seeks a tribologist to join our R&D team. You will set up and run tribology test equipment, collect data, analyze results and report findings to support product development.

You will provide tribology expertise across functions, perform failure analyses and occasionally present to management or customers. A BS or higher in Tribology or related field and 1–5 years in R&D are expected; experience with test rigs, CAD, machining or 3D printing is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Tribology, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field.
• 1–5 years work experience in an R&D environment.
• Experience with tribology test rigs preferred.
• Practical experience with bearings, gears, chains or other industry components preferred.
• CAD construction skills desired.
• Machining and 3D printing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run tribology test equipment and undertake data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Participate and give technical guidance for product development.
• Provide tribology support to relevant functions within the wider organization.
• Carry out component failure analysis and complete appropriate testing on prepared samples.
• Occasional formal and informal presentations to management and/or customers.

Skills

Tribology

Data analysis

Test rigs

CAD

Machining

Education

BS in Tribology or related field

Tools

CAD Software

3D Printing

Job description

Freudenberg Group in Londonderry, NH seeks a tribologist to join our R&D team. You will set up and run tribology test equipment, collect data, analyze results and report findings to support product development.

You will provide tribology expertise across functions, perform failure analyses and occasionally present to management or customers. A BS or higher in Tribology or related field and 1–5 years in R&D are expected; experience with test rigs, CAD, machining or 3D printing is preferred.