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Responsibilities:Asset Reliability
Analyze downtime trends for presses and vulcanization lines
Improve MTBF and reduce repeat failures
Develop reliability-centered maintenance strategies
Standardize press rebuild and overhaul practices
Process Parameter Control
Monitor and control key vulcanization parameters (temperature, pressure, cure time, Vacuum)
Validate press control logic for parameter stability
Identify process drift and variation trends
Partner with Automation Engineer to improve control loop performance
Ensure parameter alignment with Control Plan
Production Support
Provide real-time troubleshooting during production issues
Support startup and validation after downtime events
Reduce unplanned production interruptions
Improve cycle consistency
Scrap & Quality Reduction
Analyze scrap trends related to cure parameters
Lead root cause investigations (8D / 5 Why/Cause Map)
Develop corrective actions to eliminate repeat scrap
Partner with Quality and Production to stabilize processes
Predictive & Condition Monitoring
Use thermal imaging, pressure validation, and condition monitoring tools
Identify early failure indicators in heating systems and hydraulics
Develop predictive maintenance roadmap for presses
Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year college or university in appropriate technical field.
Two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills.
Good problem solving skills.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
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.
Vibracoustic USA Inc.Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in appropriate technical field
- Two to five years related experience or equivalent
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to work in a team setting
- Flexibility to work extended hours as needed
Freudenberg Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Freudenberg Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Freudenberg Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is considered strong at many U.S. sites, with low‑cost options, HSA contributions, and on‑site clinics in some locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is standard across U.S. entities, though exact match mechanics differ by business group and year.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often described as good, with some locations offering generous holiday schedules.
Freudenberg Group Insights
What We Do
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 170-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action. In 2022, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 51,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €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 www.facebook.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/2020-11_DataProtectionInformation_SocialMedia_EN.pdf
