Junior Scientist

Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products, solutions and services for 40 market segments. The Freudenberg Group employs some 50,000 people in 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of over 10 billion euros.

EagleBurgmann is a leading international specialist in industrial sealing technology. We combine innovative technologies, digital solutions and our passion to create sophisticated and reliable sealing systems. Our products help make entire industries safer and more sustainable. 5,600 employees create added value for our customers around the world with their enthusiasm and competence. EagleBurgmann is a joint venture between the German Freudenberg Group and the Japanese Eagle Industry Group.

Wolfratshausen

EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG

You support our team as

Junior Scientist - Simulation of Polymer Seals (f/m/d)

**Responsibilities**:
As Junior Scientist (f/m/d) at Freudenberg Technology Innovation (FTI) in Weinheim, Germany:
Product-related basic research on tribology, deformation and extrusion, thermoplastics and elastomers for secondary sealing elements in mechanical seals

Liaising between Freudenberg Technology Innovation and Research & Development at EagleBurgmann Germany

Providing methodical support for product development at EagleBurgmann Germany

Following the three-year program in Weinheim, you will move into the role of Simulation Engineer at the Wolfratshausen site, where you will be responsible for the following tasks:
Incorporating the expertise gathered and the results achieved from basic research into product development at EagleBurgmann Germany

Design and simulation of mechanical seals for liquids and gases, including secondary sealing elements

Conducting structural, thermal and tribological modelling and simulations using FEM (including elastomers, thermoplastics)

Development and deployment of computational tools

Project management and support

**Qualifications**:
Completed studies incl. doctorate/PhD in mechanical engineering/chemical engineering/technical physics/technical mathematics or similar

Sound basic knowledge of structural mechanics, mechanics of materials, tribology, thermodynamics, fundamental chemistry, machine elements and materials science, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer

In addition, in-depth knowledge in the following areas would be an advantage: polymer material modelling, polymer chemistry, knowledge of EHL and contact mechanics simulation, finite element analysis (ANSYS Workbench or Abaqus), programming with Matlab, Python and.NET, surface technology

Excellent written and spoken German and English

Openness to interdisciplinary work and good teamwork skills

You are creative and enjoy development work and solving physical problems

Outstanding communication and presentation skills and a confident manner

Some of your Benefits

Cafeteria/Canteen

**Cafeteria/Canteen**: Fresh food on-site, both hot and cold

Company pension

**Company pension**: Save for retirement with the company's help

Diversity & Inclusion

**Diversity & Inclusion**: Enter a diversity-driven world of innovation

Employee discounts

**Employee discounts**: Opportunities for deals on products and services

Sustainability / Community service

**Sustainability / Community service**: Making a difference with sustainability, community service

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.

Additional Information

Miriam Kroneder