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:
January 2026-July 2026

Spring 2026 Co-op Locations:
Aiken, South Carolina
Wilson, North Carolina
Nashville, Tennessee

Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering co-ops typically work on projects such as:

Designing, developing, and deploying machinery and other equipment intended to execute and improve processesPrograming and integrating industrial controls hardware and software for new and existing machinesLearn and apply PLC programming techniques and AutoCAD electricalLearn and utilize key electrical manufacturing tools and systems; suggesting improvements as neededProcess Engineering; support specifications and standards in areas such as compound, component, curing process, or uniformity analysesPlant Engineering; assist in the safe design, procurement, installation, debug, start-up and operation of plant equipment and projectsProduct Design; utilize software and standards for accurate creation, revision, and organization of documents and distribution controls

You will also get to:

Assist maintenance in operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipmentApply interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with fellow teammates and achieve common goalsWork in a hands-on environment with cross functional teamsUtilize 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 supervisionPeople-centric focus with ability to collaborate with all teammates across the organizationStrong initiative, work ethic and levels of enthusiasmDemonstrated technical aptitude in major of studyExcellent communication and presentation skillsMinimum Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you need…

To be pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or another applicable major and actively enrolled in the degree program at an accredited universityTo be sophomore-senior level standing with a GPA of at least 3.0Completed course work in Computer Aided Design (CAD)/AutoCAD To be available to work 40 hours weekly in a 6-month minimum co-op assignmentNo other work experience is required. We will teach you everything you need to know!

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.