Chemical Engineering Co - op Summer/fall 2026

Internship Opportunity At Bridgestone

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. 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.

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: June 2026-December 2026

Position locations: Des Moines, IA Nashville, TN

Responsibilities

• Support specifications and standards in areas such as compound, component, curing process, or uniformity analyses
• Apply a systematic approach to identify and isolate problems and their root causes to design and implement effective solutions
• Statistical analysis and data collection through software such as Minitab
• Determine methods and technology to convert inputs into acceptable outputs with process capability
• Learn and utilize key chemical manufacturing tools and systems; recommending improvements where needed
• Apply interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with fellow teammates and achieve common goals
• Work in a hands-on environment with cross functional teams, at least 50% on floor
• Utilize project management skills to develop, manage, and control scope, schedule and cost

You will also get to:

• 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 be pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science 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!

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 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.

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.