Mechanical Engineering Intern – Rotational Program

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas Technology Center in Akron, OH offers an interns and Co-ops program across Mechanical, Polymer, Mechatronics, and Chemical engineering disciplines. The rotating 4.5‑month periods provide hands‑on, technically challenging projects aligned with real business needs.

Students will work on tasks including specifications, data analysis, and testing, with exposure to CREO CAD, ABAQUS FEA, and Python/C++. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing graduate degree in mechanical engineering (Ph.D. preferred).
• Proficiency in Python and C++ (or MATLAB/R) for scripting and analysis.
• Experience with numerical methods and FEA simulations (ABAQUS).
• CREO CAD proficiency required for design work.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes and completes simple or basic project/product development tasks: specs, docs, data analysis, testing, validation.
• Assist in inventing concepts and designs for new products/processes/test methods.
• Designs and coordinates engineering tests and experiments.
• Prepares standard reports to communicate results to technical communities.
• Identifies areas for improvement and suggests solutions.
• Collaborates with team across cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Python

C++

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. preferred in mechanical engineering

Pursuing graduate degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CREO CAD

ABAQUS

Job description

Bridgestone Americas Technology Center in Akron, OH offers an interns and Co-ops program across Mechanical, Polymer, Mechatronics, and Chemical engineering disciplines. The rotating 4.5‑month periods provide hands‑on, technically challenging projects aligned with real business needs.

Students will work on tasks including specifications, data analysis, and testing, with exposure to CREO CAD, ABAQUS FEA, and Python/C++. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.