Freudenberg Group

Principal Research and Development Engineer

Freudenberg Group  •  Minnetonka, MN (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

  • Anticipates business challenges and/or regulatory issues, reviews and recommends products/services and process improvements to the board of the business group

  • Looks beyond existing methodologies and the own discipline to define and resolve highly complex problems

  • Internal and external thought leader influencing change and advancement of the industry and/or profession

  • Recognized technical principal and internal thought leader in own area of responsibility w/in the business group

  • Significantly contributes to the development of the functional strategy (e.g. R&D, Manufacturing, Sales) of the business group

  • Requires broad and comprehensive expertise in theories, techniques and/or technologies within own field which have a broad impact on the business

  • Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product process or service improvements

  • Oversees introduction of value-adding, technical solutions and leads/directs introduction of emerging technologies

  • Requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

  • Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

  • Communicates highly complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others at senior management levels to adopt a different point of view

  • Lead others to solve unique and highly complex problems which have a significant impact on innovation and a broad impact on the business.

Qualifications:

  • 12 years of Medical Device design & development experience.

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.

  • 21CFR Part 820.30 Design Controls, ISO 13485, ISO 14971 ISO 10993 and IEC 62366.

  • 3D solid modelling (e.g. SolidWorks or related software).

  • Hands-on experience with machining and 3D prototyping methods preferred.

  • Knowledge of silicone and plastic molding preferred.

  • Good communication & interpersonal skills.

  • Excellent mechanical, analytical & problem-solving skills.

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 Medical LLC

Freudenberg Group

About Freudenberg Group

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 175-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action.

In 2024, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 52,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.95 billion.

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Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Weinheim, DE
Year Founded
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