Business Unit

BAMG - Warren

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Job Category

Engineering & Science

Position Summary

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is seeking an Electrical Engineer for its tire manufacturing facility located in Morrison, TN. You will support the Engineering team in researching, developing, designing, and testing electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. You will apply practical knowledge of electrical engineering, work independently with general supervision and work with production departments to conduct continuous improvement and automation activities in the plant.

The Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations plant in Warren Co., Tennessee produces truck and bus radial tires, including premium steer and wide base. The nearly 2 million square-foot facility employs more than 1,100 teammates as Operating Technicians, Safety and Health Managers, Quality Assurance, Process Engineers, Production Analysts, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Works on electrical problems of moderate scope and assists with projects or processes while receiving general instructions from higher level professionals.
• Applies research to the planning, design development and testing of electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems, write specifications, purchase, install and start-up new equipment to meet the plant's objectives.
• Modification of existing equipment as requested by production, technical service, quality assurance, PSD, or maintenance departments.
• Supports continuous improvement/automation activities.
• Effectively manages contractors, supports Maintenance to maintain and meet department goals for downtime frequency, A-rank reduction, obsolesces, and non-operational time.
• Effectively manage and control spending of the yearly capital and expense budget targets.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

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.