Field Engineer

Bridgestone US; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone is seeking an OTR Field Engineer who will provide technical support to sales teams and ensure the quality and performance of OTR tires across the US and Canada. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have 5-8 years of relevant experience, showcasing strong communication and analytical skills while being willing to travel frequently.

Benefits

Supportive onboarding experience

Opportunities for training and mentorship

Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Dynamic and challenging work environment

Work/life effectiveness initiatives

Diverse and inclusive team

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or less.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 60-75%.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and improving OTR tire performance.
• Support Engineering Management in performance trends analysis.
• Draft and submit ideas for technical bulletins.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

Job Category Engineering & Science Position Summary OTR Field Engineers are responsible for providing technical assistance to OTR sales teams to increase the sales and performance of Bridgestone OTR tires throughout the United States and Canada. They will take the lead on any field issues concerning OTR tire products/services and provide engineering/technical expertise.

** Our ideal candidate would live in Salt Lake City, UT, Elko, NV or Boise, ID ** Pay Range: $101,000.00 - $168,000.00


Responsibilities

• Assist Earthmover Product Managers (EPM), Manager Mine Accounts (MMA) and Field Engineers (FE) in monitoring and improving OTR tire performance and product quality in North America (US and Canada).
• Analysis of all relevant factors which contribute to product performance
• Analysis of customer operating conditions
• Scrap tire and warranty adjustment analysis
• Special projects and assignments as required to improve and maximize OTR tire performance
• Support Engineering Management and office staff in analysis of performance trends and opportunities for product improvement
• Support Customer Service and OTR Tire Dealers with necessary technical and application data to complete sales transactions and improve customer satisfaction.
• Draft and submit ideas for technical and customer service bulletins

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical degree
• 5-8 years of relevant work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Proven experience at communicating and working with people at all levels
• Ability to communicate technical scenarios/issues in non-technical terms that can be easily understood
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 60-75% including internationally
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or less

Desired:

• Mining, Construction or tire experience

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self 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. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. 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.

• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of 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.