Senior Electrical Engineer

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for its Morrison, Tennessee plant. You will support the Engineering team in researching, developing, designing, and testing electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.

You will apply practical electrical engineering knowledge and work with production to drive continuous improvement and automation in the plant. The facility produces truck and bus radial tires with a large, diverse team.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in electrical equipment design, development and automation in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test electrical equipment, facilities, components, products and systems for the plant.
• Write specifications, procure, install and start-up new equipment to meet plant objectives.
• Support continuous improvement and automation initiatives; manage contractors and capital/expense budgets.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Electrical design tools

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.

Business Unit

BAMG - Warren

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Job Category

Engineering & Science

Position Summary

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is seeking an Senior Electrical Engineer for its tire manufacturing facility located in Morrison, TN. 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.

The Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations plant in Warren Co., Tennessee produces truck and bus radial tires, including premium steer and wide base. The nearly 2 million square-foot facility employs more than 1,100 teammates as Operating Technicians, Safety and Health Managers, Quality Assurance, Process Engineers, Production Analysts, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers.

Apply and join our team to begin a career at Bridgestone Americas. Trust your talent; trust the journey. Be Bridgestone.

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.

Preferred Qualifications: n/a

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves 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. 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.
• An effective and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to 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.