Senior Electrical Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to join our team in the Wilson, NC plant. This facility produces a variety of tires, including passenger radial, light truck radial, and run-flat tires. The Electrical Engineering position researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.

• Responsible for Safety Design Process:
  Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Dynamic Safety Testing, and Validation of Safety Systems.
• Contractor Oversight of Technical Trades:
  Ensure Quality of Workmanship and Adherence to Plant/Industry Safety Rules Compliance.
• Project Management:
  Design/Develop Project Scope, Project Budget, Project Justification/Feasibility, Funds Request/Project Documents Preparation, Procurement (RFQs, SAP Ordering/Budget Tracking), Installation & Testing, Equipment Release to Production, & Verification of Project Closing (Documentation for Maintenance, Stock Item Request, & Lessons Learned).
• Work with cross functional team to understand scope, functional specifications, and design requirements.
• Develop hardware assembly and wiring diagrams for control and data acquisition systems.
• Develop control system software in PLC ladder logic, function block, HMI programming, etc.
• Develop interfaces to plant equipment using hardwired interfaces and industrial networks.
• Apply closed loop controls methods to control dynamic systems.
• Develop Bill of Materials for scope of supply required on the project and work with vendors to acquire.
• Work with maintenance, production, and engineering to resolve problems relating to electrical or controls systems.
• Provide quality system processes such as checking the work of others, following standard procedures, and ensuring compliance to codes and standards.
• Support hardware assembly and fabrication.
• Provide cross functional team direction of checkout, commissioning, and reliability activities.
• Communicate with CFT and management regarding project status.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and departments to ensure success.
• Estimate system design, material, installation, checkout, commissioning, and activation of projects.
• Plan labor resources and schedule project milestones to ensure project completion within technical scope, budget, and schedule.
• Develop proposals to capture future work on existing lines.
• Lead control and data acquisition projects through all phases to include design, fabrication, implementation, testing, commissioning, and daily operation.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Prior manufacturing experience at Bridgestone.

Wilson, NC plant.

• Supportive onboarding experience.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Global, dynamic, and challenging work environment.
• Inclusion and diversity focus.
• Competitive compensation.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is considered for 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.

When 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.