What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Engineering Co-op Summer/Fall 2026 position at Bridgestone Americas?
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.
Position Summary
Engineers at Bridgestone have a passion for innovation that drives our company forward. Our Co-Op program gives you the opportunity to join the world's largest tire and rubber company at the forefront of innovation and mobility. As a teammate, you will gain hands-on experience working on meaningful projects, network with engineers across the organization, learn what it is like to be an engineer at Bridgestone, and finally, make a lasting impact while developing lifelong skills and competencies to elevate your future career.
Position Timeframe:
June 2026-December 2026
Position locations:
Des Moines, IA
Nashville, TN
Responsibilities
Support specifications and standards in areas such as compound, component, curing process, or uniformity analyses
Apply a systematic approach to identify and isolate problems and their root causes to design and implement effective solutions
Statistical analysis and data collection through software such as Minitab
Determine methods and technology to convert inputs into acceptable outputs with process capability
Learn and utilize key chemical manufacturing tools and systems; recommending improvements where needed
Apply interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with fellow teammates and achieve common goals
Work in a hands-on environment with cross functional teams, at least 50% on floor
Utilize project management skills to develop, manage, and control scope, schedule and cost
You will also get to:
Apply interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with fellow teammates and achieve common goals
Work in a hands-on environment with cross functional teams
Utilize project management skills to develop, manage, and control scope, schedule and cost
We are looking for students who are:
Highly motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
People-centric focus with ability to collaborate with all teammates across the organization
Strong initiative, work ethic and levels of enthusiasm
Demonstrated technical aptitude in major of study
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Minimum Qualifications
To thrive in this role, you need…
To be pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or another applicable major and actively enrolled in the degree program at an accredited university
To be junior-senior level standing with a GPA of at least 3.0
Completed course work in Computer Aided Design (CAD)/AutoCAD
To be available to work 40 hours weekly in a 6-month minimum co-op assignment
No other work experience is required. We will teach you everything you need to know!
