Senior Electrical Engineer – PLC, Controls & Safety Leader

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

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.