Job Information
Bridgestone Americas Manufacturing Intern/Co-Op in Morrison, Tennessee
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.
At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. 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 are made of, because who you are is what we need.
Business Unit
BAMG - Warren
Management Level
Non-Management
Job Category
Interns & Co-Ops
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.
Responsibilities
Application development and planning, design, implementation, and management of technology infrastructure or network components
Utilize data to develop & improve integrated manufacturing, products, and services
Identifies and isolates problems and their root causes to design and implement effective solutions
Apply interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with fellow teammates and achieve common goals
Work in a hands-on environment with cross functional teams
Utilize 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 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
Minimum Qualifications
To thrive in this role, you need…
To be pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another applicable major and actively enrolled in an accredited university the semester prior to your start date
To be junior-senior level standing with a GPA of at least 3.0
To be available to work 40 hours weekly in a 6-month minimum co-op assignment
No other work experience is required. We will teach you everything you need to know!
Minimum Qualifications
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.
A diverse and inclusive team.
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.