Senior Electrical Engineer, Industrial Automation Lead

Bridgestone Americas; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Nashville to design, test, and implement electrical systems for commercial manufacturing. You will lead projects, supervise junior staff, and collaborate across plant operations with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

The role requires expertise in Rockwell PLCs, ladder logic, AutoCAD Electrical, and interfacing with vendors. Domestic and international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires: bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with related experience.
• Proven design, testing and implementation of electrical systems for manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs, ladder logic, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium-to-large controls projects across plant operations.
• Design, install, and troubleshoot electrical control systems and automation.
• Develop and maintain design packages and system documentation.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

Rockwell Automation

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLC

Mitsubishi (preferred)

Siemens (preferred)

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Nashville to design, test, and implement electrical systems for commercial manufacturing. You will lead projects, supervise junior staff, and collaborate across plant operations with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

The role requires expertise in Rockwell PLCs, ladder logic, AutoCAD Electrical, and interfacing with vendors. Domestic and international travel is expected.