Electrical Engineer Co-op Summer/Fall 2027

Job description

Company Overview Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries. Job Category Interns & Co-Ops Position Summary Engineers at Bridgestone have a passion for innovation that drives our company forward. Our Co-Op program gives you the opportunity to join the world's largest tire and rubber company at the forefront of innovation and mobility. As a teammate, you will gain hands-on experience working on meaningful projects, network with engineers across the organization, learn what it is like to be an engineer at Bridgestone, and finally, make a lasting impact while developing lifelong skills and competencies to elevate your future career. Responsibilities Electrical Engineering co-ops typically work on projects such as: Designing, developing, and deploying machinery and other equipment intended to execute and improve processes Programing and integrating industrial controls hardware and software for new and existing machines Learn and apply PLC programming techniques and AutoCAD electrical Learn and utilize key electrical manufacturing tools and systems; suggesting improvements as needed Process Engineering; support specifications and standards in areas such as compound, component , curing process, or uniformity analyses Plant Engineering; assist in the safe design, procurement, installation, debug, start-up and operation of plant equipment and projects Product Design; utilize software and standards for accurate creation, revision, and organization of documents and distribution controls Minimum Qualifications To thrive in this role, you need… To be pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or another applicable major and actively enrolled in an accredited university To be sophomore -senior level standing with a GPA of at least 3.0 Completed course work in Computer Aided Design (CAD)/AutoCAD To be available to work 40 hours weekly in a 6-month minimum co-op assignment No other work experience is required . We will teach you everything you need to know! At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need. What we offer At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you: A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team. The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship. Corporate Social Responsibility activities. A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment. Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being. An effective and inclusive team. Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Employment Eligibility If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.