Engineering Co-Op: Tire Tech Rotations for Hands-On Growth

yokohama tire corporation; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokohama Tire Corporation in North Carolina is seeking an Engineering Co-Op student for a three-semester rotational program. You will gain hands-on experience across Advanced Engineering, Tire Development, Mold Design, and Tire Testing while supporting design, analysis, and testing activities.

The program emphasizes collaboration across cross-functional teams, documentation, and exposure to manufacturing processes, with opportunities to contribute from concept through evaluation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Ideally entering the second year of an undergraduate engineering program.
• Strong interest in engineering, product development, manufacturing, or the automotive/tire industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with engineering software, CAD, data analysis, or laboratory/testing environments is a plus.
• Ability to commit to a three-semester Co-Op rotation program.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to real-world product and process development projects.
• Support engineering teams with analysis, design, testing, documentation, and problem-solving.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret engineering data.
• Develop technical reports, presentations, drawings, and other engineering documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and cross-functional activities.
• Work safely and follow established engineering, laboratory, and testing procedures.
• Communicate technical information clearly to engineers, project teams, and other stakeholders.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Learn and utilize engineering tools, software, and processes relevant to each rotation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Curiosity

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD software

Data analysis tools

Laboratory testing

Job description

Yokohama Tire Corporation in North Carolina is seeking an Engineering Co-Op student for a three-semester rotational program. You will gain hands-on experience across Advanced Engineering, Tire Development, Mold Design, and Tire Testing while supporting design, analysis, and testing activities.

The program emphasizes collaboration across cross-functional teams, documentation, and exposure to manufacturing processes, with opportunities to contribute from concept through evaluation.