Electrical Engineer – Automation & Plant Improvement

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding experience

Development and mentorship

Corporate Social Responsibility

Global, dynamic work environment

Work/life effectiveness

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is seeking an Electrical Engineer for its Morrison, TN plant. 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2 years of related experience or an advanced degree.
• Equivalent work experience.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is seeking an Electrical Engineer for its Morrison, TN plant. 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.