Mechanical Engineering Co - op Spring 2026

Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Program

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 Co-op Locations: Aiken, South Carolina Wilson, North Carolina

Responsibilities

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

• Designing, developing, and deploying machinery and other equipment intended to execute and improve processes
• Learning and utilizing key electrical manufacturing tools and systems; suggesting improvements as needed
• Process Engineering; support specifications and standards in areas such as compound, component, curing process, or uniformity analyses
• Plant Engineering; assist in the safe design, procurement, installation, debug, start-up and operation of plant equipment and projects
• Product Design; utilize software and standards for accurate creation, revision, and organization of documents and distribution controls

You will also get to:

• 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 Mechanical Engineering or another applicable major and actively enrolled in the degree program at an accredited university
• To be junior-senior level standing with a GPA of at least 3.0
• Completed course work in Computer Aided Design (CAD)/AutoCAD
• 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!

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.