Electrical Engineer

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Aiken, South Carolina is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.

This role requires independent work with supervision and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will modify equipment for continuous improvement, manage capital budgets, and support automation projects, with hands-on experience in Rockwell ControlLogix, Studio 5000, and Allen-Bradley drives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in electrical engineering or automation.
• Strong experience with Rockwell ControlLogix processors and remote IO topology.
• Proficient in PLC programming, Studio 5000, and Allen-Bradley drives; familiar with NFPA 70E safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Modify existing equipment per production or tech service requests for continuous improvement and automation.
• Support relationships with internal and external stakeholders via clear communication and negotiation.
• Manage contractors and service technicians to improve equipment uptime and productivity.
• Design, develop, and supervise electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery.
• Collaborate with equipment designers and vendors to obtain clear technical specifications.

Skills

Rockwell ControlLogix

Remote IO topology

Studio 5000

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley VFDs

Servo drives

Industrial ethernet

Safety NFPA 70E

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Studio 5000

Rockwell ControlLogix

Job description

Electrical Engineer### Electrical EngineerApply: Aiken ORR: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): 2026\\_26161# **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.# # **Business Unit**BAMG - Aiken ORR# **Management Level**Individual Contributor# **Job Category**Engineering & Science# **Position Summary**The Electrical Engineering position researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. An Experienced Professional position applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. This position must be able to work independently with general supervision and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex.# **Responsibilities**### * Modify existing equipment as per production or tech service requests for continuous improvement / automation activities.* Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.* Manage contractor(s) and assigned service technician and work with service technicians and plant management to improve equipment to meet specifically defined goals on uptime and productivity.* Designs, develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery.* Work with equipment designers and vendors by providing clear communication and technical specifications in order to get the most of any requests.* Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.* Manage capital and expense budgets in order to meet plant objectives.* Strong work ethic and self-starter* Other duties as assigned# **Minimum Qualifications**Education:* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experienceSkills:* Strong experience with Rockwell ControlLogix processors and supporting remote IO topology and programming thru Studio 5000.* Program PLCs from scratch as well fluent in supporting production and maintenance thru modifications and troubleshooting of equipment control systems.* Experience with Allen Bradley Variable Frequency and Servo drives thru programming and troubleshooting.* Familiar with industrial ethernet communication and machine network layout.* Familiar with equipment safety thru hardware design / component selection, equipment risk assessment process as well as NFPA 70E.**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.