Senior Electrical Engineer

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Williamsburg (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaging onboarding experience

Training and mentorship opportunities

Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Dynamic work environment

Work/life effectiveness support

Diverse and inclusive team

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is looking for a Sr. Electrical Engineer to join the Firestone Airide team in Williamsburg, Kentucky. This role involves researching, designing, and implementing electrical components for air spring manufacturing. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, 5 years of experience, and expertise in PLC programming and project management. The position offers an engaging work environment and the opportunity for growth through training and mentorship, while contributing to innovative projects that make mobility safer and more efficient.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with PLC programming (Allen Bradley/Modicon) essential.
• Full cycle project management experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Safety Design Process: Risk Assessment and Validation of Safety Systems.
• Oversee contractor work quality and safety compliance.
• Manage project scope, budget, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define requirements and understand project scope.
• Develop assembly and wiring diagrams for systems.
• Create control system software and develop hardware interfaces.

Skills

PLC programming (Allen Bradley/Modicon)

Project Management

Safety Design Process

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Programming software

Industrial networks

Job description

Company Overview

Firestone Airide, specializes in air spring manufacturing and technology with a history of more than 80 years of research and development on technologically advanced air springs for the global marketplace. Firestone engineers air springs and related products for commercial trucks and trailers, cars, sport utility vehicles, light trucks, mini vans, motor homes, buses, agricultural equipment, rail and industrial applications.

Job Category

Engineering & Science

Position Summary

If you're looking for a rewarding career opportunity with an industry leading organization, bring your experience and motivated attitude to Firestone Airide. We are seeking an Sr. Electrical Engineer to join our team in the Williamsburg, Kentucky plant. This facility produces Air Springs for the Automotive and Heavy vehicle industries. More than 550 teammates work in this 433,000 square foot facility. In this role, the Sr. Electrical Engineer will research, develop, design, test, and implement/install electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. As Senior Professional you will apply advanced knowledge of the job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Safety Design Process: Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Dynamic Safety Testing, and Validation of Safety Systems.
• Contractor Oversight of Technical Trades: Ensure Quality of Workmanship and Adherence to Plant/Industry Safety Rules Compliance.
• Project Management: Design/Develop Project Scope, Project Budget, Project Justification/Feasibility, Funds Request/Project Documents Preparation, Procurement (RFQs, SAP Ordering/Budget Tracking), Installation & Testing, Equipment Release to Production, & Verification of Project Closing (Documentation for Maintenance, Stock Item Request, & Lessons Learned)
• Work with cross functional team to understand scope, functional specifications, and design requirements.
• Develop hardware assembly and wiring diagrams for control and data acquisition systems.
• Develop control system software in PLC ladder logic, function block, HMI programming, etc.
• Develop interfaces to plant equipment using hardwired interfaces and industrial networks.
• Develop Bill of Materials for scope of supply required on the project and works with vendors to acquire.
• Work with maintenance, production, and process engineering to resolve problems relating to electrical or controls systems.
• Estimate system design, material, installation, checkout, commissioning, and activation of projects.
• Plan labor resources and schedule project milestones to ensure project completion within technical scope, budget, and schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with PLC programming (Allen Bradley/Modicon).
• Project Management experience Full cycle (cradle to grave).

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Knowledge or experience in 480-volt 3 phase systems
• Experience with Fanuc, Motoman, Panasonic or other robots

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.