Freudenberg Group
ApplicationEngineer
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“Application Engineer at Freudenberg Group. Skills: Application Engineering, Li-ion Cell Technology, Supplier Development, Market Intelligence. Serve as primary technical contact. Lead technical discussions”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s in Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field, Professional fluency in Mandarin and English, Hands-on familiarity with Li-ion cell technology, Hands-on familiarity with Li-ion cell materials, Hands-on familiarity with Li-ion cell supply chain components, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Knowledge of Lean & Six Sigma principles
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline, Experience with APQP/PPAP, Experience with automotive product development processes, Knowledge of testing/quality requirements, Knowledge of inspection methods for battery components, Practical experience in Li-ion cell development, Practical experience in Li-ion cell manufacturing, Understanding of China’s battery ecosystem, Understanding of China’s supplier landscape, Exposure to prismatic/pouch envelope design, Exposure to stack mechanics, Exposure to electrolyte wetting, Knowledge of DVP&R, Knowledge of DOE, Knowledge of customer validation frameworks
What You'll Do.
Serve as primary technical contact
Lead technical discussions
Deliver compelling presentations
Advise customers on envelope selection
Advise customers on stack integration
Advise customers on manufacturability
Support material trade-off evaluations
Operate a localized prototype hub
Identify local suppliers
Evaluate local suppliers
Qualify local suppliers
Coordinate trial builds
Coordinate production readiness
Manage application projects
Monitor competitor developments
Feed China-market insights
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Multidisciplinary team environment
Communication Scope
Customer-facing communication; Cross-functional communication; Customer decision making
Process & Methodology
Scope management, Timeline management, Risk management
Full Job Description
**Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!** # Responsibilities: **Customer & Technical Leadership** * Serve as the primary technical contact for OEMs, Tier 1s, and cell makers in China. * Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and onsite trials. * Deliver compelling presentations, training, and workshops to accelerate customer decision making. **Application Engineering & Prototyping** * Advise customers on envelope selection, stack integration, and manufacturability. * Support material trade‑off evaluations (e.g., nonwoven vs. film). * Operate a localized prototype hub to accelerate design iterations. **Supplier & Ecosystem Development** * Identify, evaluate, and qualify local suppliers (materials, equipment, tools). * Coordinate PPAP, trial builds, and production readiness with supply chain partners. **Project & Market Intelligence Leadership** * Manage application projects from concept through SOP, including scope, timeline, and risk. * Monitor regulations, standards, and competitor developments in the China battery market. * Feed China‑market insights into global roadmaps and product strategy. # Qualifications: **Minimum qualifications** * Bachelor’s in Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field. * Professional fluency in Mandarin and English (spoken and written). * Hands‑on familiarity with Li‑ion cell technology, materials, and supply chain components. * Strong communication skills for customer‑facing work and cross‑functional collaboration. * Analytical and problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions. * Strong communication and collaboration skills applied in a multidisciplinary team environment. * Knowledge of Lean & Six Sigma principles. **Preferred qualifications** * Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline. * Experience with APQP/PPAP and automotive product development processes. * Knowledge of testing/quality requirements and inspection methods for battery components. * Practical experienc
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