Spring 2027 Co-Op

Bridgestone Americas; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is offering a Co-Op internship at its Americas Technology Center in Akron, OH. You will work across Mechanical, Polymer, Mechatronics, and Chemical Engineering projects, gaining hands-on experience while integrating classroom lessons with practical on-the-job responsibilities.

The program emphasizes real project work, documentation, and teamwork, with rotational exposure and opportunities to contribute to ongoing product and process development.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Co-Op program in Chemical, Mechanical, or Polymer Engineering.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Currently pursuing engineering degree relevant to the Co-Op program.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes and completes simple or basic project development tasks, including specifications, documentation, data analysis, testing, and validation of equipment and processes.
• Assist in inventing/creating concepts and designs for new products/processes/test methods.
• Designs and coordinates engineering tests and experiments.
• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results to technical community.
• Completes basic tasks on engineering documentation/review; identifies areas for improvement and proposes solutions.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Co-Op in Chemical/Mechanical/Polymer Eng

Job description

Company OverviewBridgestone 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.Job CategoryInterns & Co-OpsPosition SummaryBridgestone Group’s mission is based on the words of its founder: “Serving Society with Superior Quality.” In our state-of-the-art Americas Technology Center in Akron Ohio, we conduct industry leading research and development. The business unit is focused on retail, wholesale and original equipment markets. In addition to tires for use in a wide variety of applications, Bridgestone also manufactures a broad range of diversified products, which include industrial rubber and chemical products and sporting goods. Its products are sold in over 150 nations and territories around the world.Bridgestone Americas Technology Center provides an excellent learning environment for engineering and science Co-Ops. Co-Op students at Bridgestone are an integral part of the staff and are assigned tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. This program was designed to give real hands-on experience to students, who are willing to integrate classroom instructions with practical and valuable on-the-job work. During rotational periods (4,5 months each) you will have a chance to work on meaningful projects within the Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechatronics, and Chemical Engineering fields.ResponsibilitiesUndertakes and successfully completes simple or basic project/product development tasks to include any of the following: writing and/or verifying specifications, maintaining product/process documentation, data analysis/processing, testing processes, equipment, raw materials and product, and validating equipment and processesMay assist in inventing / creating concepts and designs/approaches for new products/processes/test methodsDesigns and coordinates engineering tests and experimentsPrepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results to technical communityCompletes basic tasks on engineering documentation/reviewIdentifies areas for improvement and suggests solutionsCompetencies required:Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skillsSolid Technical Skills appropriate with level in schoolDemonstrates the eagerness to work and learnAbility to adapt to various projects and collaborate with other members of the teamMinimum QualificationsEnrollment in a Co-Op academic program in Chemical, Mechanical, or Polymer Engineering.GPA of 3.0 or higherAt Bridgestone, you are Free to BeWe 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 offerAt 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 EligibilityIf 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.