Electrical Engineer

Bridgestone Americas; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas invites an Electrical Engineer to join its BAMG - Aiken ORR team. The role focuses on researching, developing, designing, and testing electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.

An Experienced Professional will work independently with general supervision and influence others as needed. Responsibilities include improving equipment via automation projects, collaborating with stakeholders, managing technicians and budgets, and ensuring equipment safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus ≥3 years relevant experience.
• Strong experience with Rockwell ControlLogix processors and remote IO topology.
• Proficient PLC programming from scratch and modifications for production/maintenance.
• Experience with Allen Bradley VFDs and Servo drives; troubleshooting.
• Familiar with industrial Ethernet and machine networks.
• Familiar with equipment safety, design, risk assessment and NFPA 70E.

Responsibilities

• Modify existing equipment for continuous improvement/automation.
• Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage contractors and service technicians to meet uptime/productivity goals.
• Design, develop and supervise electrical control systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with vendors by providing clear specs to optimize requests.
• Maintain capital and expense budgets to meet plant objectives.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic and self-starting behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Rockwell ControlLogix

Remote IO topology

Studio 5000

PLC programming

Allen Bradley drives

Industrial Ethernet

Safety hardware design

NFPA 70E

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related

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.

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 of3 years of related experience

Skills:

• 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.