Electrical Engineer

TX04 Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding experience

Regular mentorship

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Global, dynamic work environment

Work-life effectiveness

Inclusive team

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a tire manufacturing facility in Morrison, TN.

You will support the Engineering team in researching, developing, designing, and testing electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks to drive continuous improvement and automation in the plant. The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience (advanced degree acceptable) and involves collaboration with production departments to meet plant objectives

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or an advanced degree with equivalent experience.
• Education credentials may be substituted with equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical problems of moderate scope and support projects with general instructions.
• Design, develop, and test electrical equipment, facilities, components and systems.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance to start up and optimize equipment and processes.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Position Summary

Business Unit BAMG - Warren Management Level Individual Contributor Job Category Engineering & Science Position Summary Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is seeking an Electrical Engineer for its tire manufacturing facility located in Morrison, TN. You will support the Engineering team in researching, developing, designing, and testing electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. You will apply practical knowledge of electrical engineering, work independently with general supervision and work with production departments to conduct continuous improvement and automation activities in the plant. The Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations plant in Warren Co., Tennessee produces truck and bus radial tires, including premium steer and wide base. The nearly 2 million square-foot facility employs more than 1,100 teammates as Operating Technicians, Safety and Health Managers, Quality Assurance, Process Engineers, Production Analysts, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers.

Responsibilities

Works on electrical problems of moderate scope and assists with projects or processes while receiving general instructions from higher level professionals. Applies research to the planning, design development and testing of electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems, write specifications, purchase, install and start-up new equipment to meet the plant’s objectives. Modification of existing equipment as requested by production, technical service, quality assurance, PSD, or maintenance departments. Supports continuous improvement/automation activities. Effectively manages contractors, supports Maintenance to maintain and meet department goals for downtime frequency, A-rank reduction, obsolesces, and non-operational time. Effectively manage and control spending of the yearly capital and expense budget targets. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience

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.

About the Company

Based in Nashville Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.