Maintenance Engineer

The Professional Research & Development is responsible for the design, development and introduction of new processes, equipment, systems or products. This position identifies and develops technical solutions throughout the product or process lifecycle, while ensuring sustainable manufacturing.

• Produces new products, material, applications, process ideas, approaches, insights, and designs
• Creates innovative and profitable products and processes, which meet and anticipate customer needs
• Plans activities and projects in alignment with the site or Division’s strategic goals
• Conducts feasibility studies to validate concepts and construct specifications in order to offer recommendations for improvement opportunities
• Demonstrates financial awareness with respect to product, process design and, if necessary, vendor selection
• Analyzes data inputs to identify patterns and relationships to determine appropriate engineering methodologies

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in industrial maintenance or automation systems.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in industrial maintenance and automation.
• AC Drives:
  Proficiency in installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of AC drives.
• Servo Systems:
  Experience with servo motors and controllers, including setup and calibration.
• Electrical Controls:
  Strong understanding of electrical control systems, including circuit design and safety protocols.
• 3 Phase Power:
  Knowledge of three‑phase power systems, including distribution and load balancing.
• Hydraulics:
  Ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, and actuators.
• Pneumatics:
  Expertise in pneumatic systems, including air compressors, cylinders, and control valves.
• PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers):
  Proficiency in programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining PLCs.
• HMI (Human‑Machine Interface):
  Experience with HMI design and integration for machine control and monitoring.

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.