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 you’re 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.

Engineering & Science

Engineers at Bridgestone have a passion for innovation that drives our company forward. Our Automation Engineer position gives you the opportunity to join the world's largest tire and rubber company at the forefront of innovation and mobility while receiving training from an industry leader in automation and robotics. Bridgestone’s Automation Engineers start their time with us by attending the Rockwell Automation Institute for a 6-month program, receiving technical and professional training focused on automation and controls. The training program provides a blend of classroom learning, lab work, field assignments, projects, and professional development.

After completion of the Rockwell EIT program, you would be placed at one of our manufacturing facilities in either an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering role to continue your learning and development. Electrical Engineer roles will research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Mechanical Engineer roles will research, plan, design, develop, and implement/install mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines, and mechanical transmission, thermal, hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production related equipment.

As a teammate, you will gain hands-on experience working on meaningful projects, networking with engineers across the organization, learning what it is like to be an engineer at Bridgestone, and making a lasting impact while developing lifelong skills and competencies to your future career.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or Robotics and Automation Engineering
• Experience with CAD applications
• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing setting
• 3.0 GPA
• Availability for June 2023 or January 2024 program starts

Preferred Characteristics

• 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

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.