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

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer like you to join our team in our Aiken ORR plant.

In the Senior Electrical Engineer position you will research, develop, design, test, and implement/install electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. As a Senior Professional, the selected candidate will apply advanced knowledge of a the job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

Responsibilities

Modify existing equipment for continuous improvement / automation activities determined by department CFT

Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders

Manage contractors and maintenance technicians to support projects

Design, develop and oversee all aspects of electrical control systems in department

Work with equipment designers and vendors by providing clear communication and technical specifications for requests

Manage capital and expense budgets in-order to meet plant objectives

Strong work ethic and self-starter

Troubleshooting and programming PLC’s

Skills:

Proficient with Allen Bradley PLC’s remote IO, HMI’s and programming thru associated Rockwell software

Proficient in supporting production and maintenance thru modifications and troubleshooting of Allen Bradley PLC’s

Proficient with Allen Bradley variable frequency and servo drives thru programming and troubleshooting

Proficient with industrial ethernet communication and machine network layout

Proficient with equipment safety thru hardware design / component selection, equipment risk assessment process and arc flash requirements per NFPA 70E

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field.

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.