Design Engineer - Dry Gas Seals

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.

Eagle Burgmann 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.

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• Family Insurance Plan: All-important health protection for self, spouse and eligible children.
• Paid Holidays: With paid‑time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Houston, TX

On‑Site

Eagle Burgmann Industries LP

You support our team as Design Engineer - Dry Gas Seals

• Design innovative seal series and sealing systems for international turbo machinery customers, primarily for compressors.
• Create and revise sketches, assembly drawings, and test‑cell drawings using company drafting standards, ensuring qualification and validation of compressor seals.
• Ensure seal designs meet customer specifications and align with design handbooks, CAD templates, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Application Engineering, and Sales to resolve design issues and support product development.
• Serve as the technical lead for seal selection, application engineering, and standardization of compressor seal series, including development of next‑generation solutions.
• Perform engineering calculations (heat generation, system loads, flow rates, torque, holding power) and maintain engineering databases, drawings, and bills of materials.
• Act as the primary technical contact for Sales, Production, customers, and international development teams while supporting joint collaboration with partners, institutes, and suppliers.
• Deliver projects on time while working cost‑consciously, customer‑focused, and contributing to sustainable, emission‑free solutions for future energy infrastructure.

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Fluid Mechanics, with 3+ years of experience as a mechanical design engineer.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (preferably Solid Edge/Teamcenter) and experienced with Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong foundation in engineering principles, material properties, and basic knowledge of sealing technology, centrifugal pumps/compressors, and industrial products in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Experienced with engineering databases, SAP (preferred), Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and computer skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, confident customer‑facing demeanor, and effective teamwork within global organizations.
• Highly organized with strong planning and time‑management skills, able to work independently with a self‑driven learning mindset.
• Open, communicative team player with a collaborative approach and the ability to perform in cross‑functional engineering environments.

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.