**Company Overview**

Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. 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. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what youre made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

**Business Unit**

BAMG - FSFT Fibers Textiles

**Management Level**

Para-Professional

**Job Category**

Interns & Co-Ops

**Position Summary**

The IT Intern will support the daily activities with systems/applications for Firestone Fibers & Textiles. The student will support current systems (development and maintenance), process improvement initiatives, ongoing processes and systems, and workflows.

**Responsibilities**

The qualified intern should expect to contribute & improve in the following functions:

**Further development of reporting and project-tracking tools**

**Maintenance of reporting systems**

**Data analysis**

**Assist department improvement initiatives and enabler projects.**

**Support department project managers and specialists in daily tasks**

**Light coding of front ends and back ends (with direction from the team and leads)**

**Steering your collaborative partners**

**Developing tools used for reporting (MS Applications, Oracle, APEX, )**

**Plan and implement projects and tasks related to assignments from management.**

**Application optimizations**

**Requirements**

Pursuing a two-year or four-year degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

Minimum of [2] years of experience in software development.

Strong understanding of programming languages, software development methodologies, and Dev tools, such as

RPG Programming (RPGLE and RPG Free).

Data Management (SQL, MySQL, SSRS, SSAS)

Microsoft Suit (C#, VB.net, Entity Framework, SQL Server)

Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, MVC Architectural Pattern)

Source Control Management (TFS, ADO, Git, SVC

Agile methodology

ADO or similar software development cycle tools

Experience with web development, mobile app development, and thin client technology.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Must be able to work on-site

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Python, Node.JS, Linux-Ubuntu, Jomar-ERP.

Programming Zebra Scanners.

SharePoint administration.

SSRS reporting.

Finance/ ERP systems

Textile manufacturing

**Salaried Manufacturing Interns or Co-Op, excluding California**

**Minimum Qualifications**

_Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.