What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer 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.
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Position Summary
The position focuses on supporting the equipment and the facility where we test automotive tires so this person should be mechanically inclined and enjoy troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining industrial test equipment. Some knowledge in the electrical area would be a plus. This person will focus on test engineering and facility/maintenance engineering projects.
An Experienced Professional position applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. This position must be able to work independently with general supervision and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex. This individual will be a source of knowledge and expertise on equipment throughout the entire automotive tire testing facility.
Responsibilities
• Works on engineering problems of moderate scope and assists with projects or processes while receiving general instructions from higher level professionals
• Supports facility engineering projects and maintenance operations
• Applies engineering principles to develop mechanical or electrical systems that meet technical/functional specifications.
• Conducts various forms of modeling (mathematical, 3D, etc.) to determine if proposed designs are technically feasible
• Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype systems
• Supports quality control documentation
• Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft Office applications
Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Experience with Automotive testing
Mechanical aptitude with some electrical experience
Experience with measurement equipment calibration
Experience with Facility Operations and Maintenance
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience
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- 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.
- A diverse and inclusive team.
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