Lead Tires and Materials Testing Technician

The Lead Tires and Materials Testing Technician will maintain test vehicles and lab equipment as well as support off‑site testing to support materials and tire testing. This person will also collaborate with scientists and engineers, develop test methods, and mentor junior technicians. This is primarily a first‑shift position that may require some off‑shift work, including nights, weekends, and travel.

• Ensures accurate, reliable materials and tire testing by maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting critical laboratory equipment and fleet vehicles.
• Protects test integrity and product quality through data analysis, error diagnosis, and leadership in quality control and ISO compliance.
• Accelerates innovation by partnering with scientists and engineers to develop test methods and resolve complex equipment challenges.
• Builds long‑term lab capability by mentoring technicians, leading training efforts, and establishing consistent, safe testing practices.

• Repair and maintain test and fleet vehicles, including routine hub and bearing maintenance.
• Obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Goodyear’s support to support off‑site testing, including winter operations.
• Perform machine/equipment setup based on test requests or specifications, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Calibrate, verify, and validate machines and instruments to ensure proper setup and reliable results.
• Drive quality control efforts within the testing area and support ISO audit processes as the lead representative.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot equipment issues and support testing development or special operational requests.

• High school diploma.
• 7+ years of relevant experience, or 4+ years with an associate’s degree in a STEM field.
• Experience in laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial environments, including ISO quality systems and operating manual/semi‑automated machinery and industrial vehicles.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and technical aptitude with solid computer skills, basic math competency, and technical writing capability.
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills with flexibility to shift between tasks as business needs change.

• Lifting / carrying 10–40 pounds:
  Frequent.
• Mobility, standing, sitting, walking/traverse, hand movement, repetitive motion:
  Frequent.
• Hearing:
  Frequent.
• Speaking:
  Occasional.
• Chemical / hazardous waste:
  Rarely.
• Gases / gas leaks:
  Rarely.
• Winter outdoor:
  Yes.
• Moving mechanical parts:
  Yes.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

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