Electrical Engineer

Company Overview Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a u201cBridgestone Westu201d strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. 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. Business Unit BAMG - Des Moines Management Level Individual Contributor Job Category Engineering & Science Position Summary We are seeking an Electrical Engineer like you to join our amazing Des Moines, IA Manufacturing plant. Since 1945, the Bridgestone Des Moines plant has produced agricultural, construction, forestry and off-the-road tires. With more than 70 years of history in the community, many of the 1,300 teammates in Des Moines are second- or even third-generation teammates. As an Electrical Engineer, you will be expected to take ownership of their projects with a continuous improvement mindset and passion for integrating new products and innovations to a manufacturing environment. The position will research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Not only are these teammates technical experts in their field but are recognized subject matter experts typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. This position will be tasked with issues of high complexity, high difficulty, and often high urgency. They will also support other teammates with expert advice, project plan reviews, and mentorship. Responsibilities In this role, your primary responsibilities will include: 1.) Engineering design, development, installation, and support. Technical Expertise/Knowledge: u00b7 Rockwell Automation products including motion and safety. u00b7 Ladder Logic, Safety PLC programming and HMI design. u00b7 Allen Bradley software Studio/RS Logix 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio and RSLinx Classic/OEM, Asset Center. u00b7 AutoCAD Electrical, Vault, Revit, and other Autodesk suite software. u00b7 Fanuc robotics software and operation. Experience in hardware design: low voltage ( u00b7 Determines method of research for the planning, design development and testing of electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes. u00b7 Executes electrical design, UL508 panel construction, machine installation, programming, and startup of systems. u00b7 Ensures standardization of control systems and components is maintained. Evaluates existing processes and equipment and recommends modifications and refinements resulting in cost savings, quality and safety improvements. u00b7 Makes informed recommendations for additions and modifications to new and existing equipment required for manufacturing. Proposes new programs to keep equipment and processes technologically advanced and leading the industry in product quality, productivity, energy efficiency, environmental responsibility and safety. 2.) Project Management u00b7 Leads, plans, organizes and controls major projects. u00b7 Responsible for reaching agreement with customer on cost, schedule and functionality for each new project. u00b7 Responsible for meeting project goals on cost, schedule and functionality. u00b7 Handles multiple projects simultaneously. u00b7 Coordinates the efforts of other engineers, technicians, plant personnel and contractors. u00b7 Responsible for coaching/mentoring other engineers and technicians. u00b7 Responsible for Safety Design Process for all projects. u00b7 Responsible for Contractor Safety for all projects. 3.) Consulting and Communications u00b7 Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to lower-level professionals. u00b7 Evaluate processes and communicate with operators to identify key issues through Gemba and Kaizen activities. Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders through cross function teams. 4.) Maintenance of Expertise u00b7 Responsible for electrical expertise in multiple areas of the plant. u00b7 Attends trade shows, technical seminars, and reads technical publications to keep abreast of the latest technology. u00b7 Provides training to other engineers, maintenance and plant staff. Minimum Qualifications u00b7 Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience. u00b7 Project Management, PLC Programming, HMI Design, Electrical Expertise, Rockwell Automation Products, Allen Bradley Software. 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 u201cServe Society with Superior Qualityu201d, 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._ 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.

Created: 2026-04-13