Electrical Engineering Co - op Summer/fall 2026

Internship Opportunity at Bridgestone

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM) and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA) operate as a "Bridgestone West" strategic region, serving the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of products and solutions for various industries.

Position Summary

Engineers at Bridgestone are passionate about innovation. Our Co-Op program offers you the chance 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’s like to be an engineer at Bridgestone, and make a lasting impact while developing lifelong skills and competencies to elevate your future career.

Position Timeframe: June 2026-December 2026

Position Locations: Aiken, SC; Des Moines, IA; Nashville, TN; Warren County, TN; Wilson, NC

Responsibilities

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

• Designing, developing, and deploying machinery and other equipment intended to execute and improve processes
• Programming and integrating industrial controls hardware and software for new and existing machines
• Learn and apply PLC programming techniques and AutoCAD electrical
• Learn and utilize 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:

• Assist maintenance in operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant equipment
• 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 the 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 Electrical Engineering or another applicable major and actively enrolled in an accredited university the semester prior to your start date
• To be sophomore-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, 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.

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 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.