Intership Product Technologist R&D

Pirelli & C. S.p.A.

Town of Italy (NY)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

International, engaging, and supportive working environment

Free company restaurant

Personal and professional development

Job summary

A leading tire manufacturer is seeking an R&D team member focused on product development. The role involves understanding tyre construction, supporting the specification development process, and conducting simulations. A Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field is required, along with strong skills in CAD software, MS Office, and MATLAB. This position offers career progression and a collaborative working environment in New York.

Qualifications

Master's degree in mechanical engineering or similar in the industrial/vehicle sector.
Excellent skills in MS Office, CAD software, MATLAB.

Responsibilities

Comprehensive understanding of tyre construction components and their effects.
Support in developing tyre specifications for prototypes.
Creating virtual specifications for modeling and feasibility studies.
Interpreting test results and formulating action plans.
Understanding industrialization procedures and technical documentation.
Organizing outdoor test sessions to assess vehicle-tyre interactions.

Skills

MS Office

CAD software

MATLAB

Education

Master's degree in mechanical engineering or similar

Job description

We are a global leader in the tire industry, specialized in designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing high-performance tires for cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. With a presence in over 160 countries and around 18 production facilities, we pride ourselves on our cutting‑edge technology and commitment to sustainability. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do, and it is fueled by our commitment to the inclusion of unique perspectives and different experiences. Because power is nothing without our people!

WHY JOIN US

International, engaging, and supportive working environment.
Free company restaurant.
Personal and professional development.

DRIVE YOUR FUTURE

We are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression. The candidate will join Pirelli R&D team, focused on product development and application in the Product segment.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Comprehensive understanding of individual components & materials within the tyre construction, the cause and effect of each on handling, indoor integrity or other performance aspects.
Support in developing tyre specifications and follow through with local factory development teams for the manufacture of prototypes.
Support in creating virtual specification, for modeling and feasibility study (simulation)
Interpretation of test results, ability to summarize synthetically and formulate an action plan.
Understanding of procedures, technical documentation and legal certification required for correct industrialization procedure of tyres.
Support in organizing outdoor test sessions to follow and understand the interaction between vehicle and tyres under various conditions (handling, comfort, NVH).

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR