Spring 2027 Co-Op

Bridgestone America, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Akron, Ohio offers a Co-Op program for Engineering students in Chemical, Mechanical, or Polymer fields.

You will participate in rotational projects (4.5 months each) across Mechanical, Polymer, Mechatronics, and Chemical Engineering, performing hands-on tasks, testing, data analysis, and documentation. Students gain real-world experience while applying classroom knowledge, with mentorship and opportunities to contribute to meaningful programs within Bridgestone’s

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Co-Op academic program in Chemical, Mechanical, or Polymer Engineering.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes and successfully completes simple or basic project/product development tasks, including writing/verifying specifications and maintaining documentation.
• Designs and coordinates engineering tests and experiments.
• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results to the technical community.
• Identifies areas for improvement and suggests solutions.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

Education

Co-Op enrollment in Chemical/Mechanical/Polymer Engineering

GPA 3.0+

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.

Job Category Interns & Co-Ops

Position Summary Bridgestone 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.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes 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 processes.
• May assist in inventing / creating concepts and designs/approaches 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 suggests solutions.

Competencies required

• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Solid Technical Skills appropriate with level in school.
• Demonstrates the eagerness to work and learn.
• Ability to adapt to various projects and collaborate with other members of the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Co-Op academic program in Chemical, Mechanical, or Polymer Engineering.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

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.

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. Based in Nashville Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.