Engineering and Science Intern/Co-Op

Job Description

About the Job:

This job is promoted by Lensa, a career site for job seekers in the US. Lensa is not a staffing firm and does not hire directly for this role. Instead, it promotes jobs on behalf of direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this specific job for Bridgestone Americas. Clicking “Apply Now” or “Read more” will redirect you to the job board/employer site, where any collected information will be subject to their terms and privacy notice.

Company Overview: Bridgestone Americas, Inc.

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, is part of the “Bridgestone West” strategic region, operating alongside Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA). As subsidiaries of the globally headquartered Bridgestone Corporation in Japan, BSAM and BSEMEA serve the strategic business needs across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries are dedicated to developing, manufacturing, and marketing a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone, and associate brand products and solutions to meet diverse customer and industry needs.

Job Category: Interns & Co-Ops

Location: Americas Technology Center in Akron, Ohio

Position Summary:

Bridgestone Group’s mission is centered on “Serving Society with Superior Quality.” The Americas Technology Center in Akron, Ohio, is a state-of-the-art facility focused on industry-leading research and development for retail, wholesale, and original equipment markets. Beyond tires, Bridgestone manufactures diversified products including industrial rubber, chemical products, and sporting goods, sold in over 150 nations worldwide.

This internship offers an excellent learning environment for engineering and science students. Interns are considered an integral part of the staff, receiving technically challenging and educationally stimulating tasks. This position is designed to provide real, hands-on experience, allowing students to integrate classroom instruction with practical and valuable on-the-job work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Successfully undertakes and completes simple or basic project/product development tasks, including:
  • Writing and/or verifying specifications.
  • Maintaining product/process documentation.
  • Data analysis/processing.
  • Testing processes, equipment, raw materials, and products.
  • Validating equipment and processes.
• May assist in inventing/creating concepts and designs/approaches for new products/processes/test methods.
• Provides scientific programming support for lab automation workflows.
• Develops digital tools to facilitate the application of data and fundamental mechanisms for material development.
• Researches and applies knowledge of existing and emerging data science principles, theories, and techniques to build data-driven models for the engineering value chain and inform business decisions.
• Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results to the technical community.
• Completes basic tasks on engineering documentation/review.
• Identifies areas for improvement and suggests solutions.

Required Competencies:

• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Solid Technical Skills appropriate with academic level.
• Demonstrates eagerness to work and learn.
• Ability to adapt to various projects and collaborate with team members.
• Proficiency in scientific/technical programming, including languages like Python, R, SQL, MATLAB, and Java.

Minimum Qualifications:

• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Undergraduate science or engineering degree program enrollment.

Bridgestone: Free to Be

At Bridgestone, we believe in fostering an environment where individuals can bring their whole selves to work to provide superior service and quality. We champion all perspectives, individuals, and teams, understanding the importance of diverse viewpoints in our business. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve, valuing who you are and what you bring.

What We Offer:

Bridgestone is committed to fostering co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious, contributing to safer, more efficient, and sustainable mobility for future generations. As a valued teammate, part of our mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality,” you will receive:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience for a smooth transition.
• Opportunities for development and growth through training and regular mentorship.
• Involvement in Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic, and challenging work environment.
• Emphasis on agility, work/life effectiveness, and long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our policy is to consider all individuals for employment 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.

For questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com.