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R&D Intern

CompanyFreudenberg Group
LocationAsheville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Assist with pilot line trials and conduct performance testing on various polymer formulations and product samples. Analyze test data to identify improvement opportunities and present findings to the R&D team.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
18247
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products. Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The nearly 180-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action. In 2025, the Freudenberg Group employed about 51,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of €11.7 billion. Learn more about us and visit our digital home at freudenberg.com and read the stories that make us Freudenberg.​ Visit and follow us at www.freudenberg.com https://www.instagram.com/freudenberg.group/ www.youtube.com/FreudenbergGroup *** Netiquette *** We look forward to receiving your comments and posts. On behalf of all users, we ask for constructive contributions, mutual respect, courtesy and tolerance. All contributions will be checked and we reserve the right to delete contributions. This applies in particular to unlawful content, incorrect statements, advertising for third parties, spam or slander. In addition, we reserve the right to remove comments that are otherwise inappropriate or incorrect. Contributions made by external users do not necessarily reflect Freudenberg’s opinion. Please find our data protect information here: https://www.freudenberg.com/fileadmin/downloads/english/Freudenberg_Social-Media-Data-Protection-Information.pdf Legal Notice: https://www.freudenberg.com/legal-notice
About the Role

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

Assist with pilot line trials to evaluate product performance and material optimization opportunities.

Produce and test samples using various polymer formulations and additive concentrations.

Conduct compression resistance and cold-temperature performance testing on product samples.

Analyze, chart, and interpret test data to identify performance and cost improvement opportunities.

Present findings and recommendations to the R&D team upon project completion.

Qualifications:

Pursuing a degree in Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Sciences, or a related field.

Rising Junior or Senior preferred; exceptional Sophomore candidates will be considered.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to collect, organize, and interpret technical data.

Interest in product development, materials science, and hands-on laboratory or manufacturing environments

$23 per hour
Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities.

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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 Performance Materials LP (USA)
Key Skills
Polymer scienceMechanical engineeringTextile sciencesProduct developmentMaterials scienceLaboratory testingData analysisProblem-solvingTechnical data interpretationMaterial optimizationSample testingCompression resistance testingCold-temperature performance testing
Categories
Science & ResearchEngineeringManufacturing