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Senior Controls Engineer
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Bridgestone Americas
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 "Bridgestone West" strategic region. The 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 - Wilson
Management Level Individual Contributor
Job Category Engineering & Science
Position Summary We are seeking a Senior Controls / Electrical Engineer to join our team in the Wilson, NC plant. The facility produces a variety of tires including passenger radial, light truck radial tread, and run-flat tires. More than 1,800 teammates work in this 2.67 million square foot facility, which is the largest manufacturing facility within Bridgestone Americas. In this role, the Sr. Controls / Electrical Engineer will research, develop, design, test, and implement/install electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. As a Senior Professional you will apply advanced knowledge of a job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
Responsibilities
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, Budget, Justification/Feasibility, Procurement, Installation & Testing, Equipment Release to Production, and Verification of Project Closing.
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 control 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is strongly preferred.
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree.
5+ years’ experience in Electrical Engineering including hands-on PLC programming and project management.
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 champion all perspectives, individuals and teams, and build a diverse team that reflects the world we serve. Share what you are made of; who you are is what we need.
What We Offer
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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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Senior Controls Engineer
role at
Bridgestone Americas
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 "Bridgestone West" strategic region. The 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 - Wilson
Management Level Individual Contributor
Job Category Engineering & Science
Position Summary We are seeking a Senior Controls / Electrical Engineer to join our team in the Wilson, NC plant. The facility produces a variety of tires including passenger radial, light truck radial tread, and run-flat tires. More than 1,800 teammates work in this 2.67 million square foot facility, which is the largest manufacturing facility within Bridgestone Americas. In this role, the Sr. Controls / Electrical Engineer will research, develop, design, test, and implement/install electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. As a Senior Professional you will apply advanced knowledge of a job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
Responsibilities
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, Budget, Justification/Feasibility, Procurement, Installation & Testing, Equipment Release to Production, and Verification of Project Closing.
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 control 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is strongly preferred.
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree.
5+ years’ experience in Electrical Engineering including hands-on PLC programming and project management.
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 champion all perspectives, individuals and teams, and build a diverse team that reflects the world we serve. Share what you are made of; who you are is what we need.
What We Offer
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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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