Internship or final thesis in R&D Anti-Friction Coatings (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
SurTec, a company of the Freudenberg Group, develops and produces chemical specialities for surface treatment. With own staff in 26 countries and partners in over 40, SurTec is globally active. Our five fields of application – Industrial Parts Cleaning, Metal Pre-treatment, Functional Coatings, Functional and Decorative Electroplating – serve a wide range of industries worldwide.

Some of your Benefits

• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
• Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.
• International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
• Easily Reachable: Easy, low-stress access by car or public transport.
• Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.

On-Site

You support our team as

Internship or final thesis in R&D Anti-Friction Coatings (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Independent processing of one or more development projects
• Analysis of existing processes and materials
• Planning and execution of laboratory tests in the chemical field
• Preparation of new formulations for anti-friction coatings and application of these via spray or dip-spin application on metal or polymer substrates
• Characterization and evaluation of pretreated/coated surfaces using various methods such as tribology measurements, corrosion tests or surface tension measurements
• Detailed documentation of results
• Close cooperation with production and application engineering
• Transfer of the new processes to pilot plant scale

Qualifications

• Studies in chemical engineering, process engineering, chemistry, materials science or related fields
• Interest in topics related to surface technology, tribology and wear resistance
• Good computer skills (MS-Office)
• Independent working style and good analytical skills
• Commitment, initiative, ability to work in a team, creativity and enjoyment of practical work
• The internship/thesis should be a mandatory part of your studies and last at least 5 months.

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