Expires soon Goodyear

Electrical / Computer Engineer - Final Finish

  • Akron (Summit)
  • IT development

Job description



Requisition ID: 50357 
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes 

Goodyear. More Driven.

 

 

 

About the Position

Global Engineering has the responsibility to invent, design, specify and deliver product and process technologies to make Goodyear's Business Strategies achievable. This department engineers and integrates new technologies to support new products and increased manufacturing capability. It also provides direct and timely support to plant production, engineering, maintenance and energy conservation.

 

This position is responsible for supporting the development of projects with low to moderate complexity or working on complex projects in cooperation with more experienced personnel. The incumbent seeks solutions to technical problems, conducts work on assigned tasks and exhibits enough process knowledge to be able to operate in the field.  This role will require technical proficiency, problem solving and project management as it relates to Final Finish, Test & Post Cure Systems.  The initial focus includes, but is not limited to specification, development, vendor management, commissioning and support for Tire Uniformity measuring equipment.  This will expand into other areas as required by team and business needs.

 

This individual will work with mechanical, civil and electrical engineers, as well as engineering contractors and suppliers. The individual will also work closely with Corporate Plant Planning, Tire Engineering, Regional Quality and/or the Plant Engineers during project scope development phases. 

 

Primary Responsibilities

·  Provide equipment and process engineering expertise in Final Finish Test & Post Cure Systems
·  Support Capital Projects globally
·  Provide plant support, occasionally in off hours
·  Machine control and/or interface programming
·  Integration of equipment into plant specification and tracking systems.
·  Machine and/or machine interface specification, procurement, check out, installation and commissioning to Goodyear specifications
·  Coordination of contractors and/or vendors and plant for commissioning of equipment.
·  Participate in project scope development (internal & external), project facilitation/coordination through planning, installation and commissioning phases.
·  Develop and maintain expertise in equipment as assigned.
·  Supplier development, compliance and management.
·  Process optimization, improvements and upgrades.
·  Troubleshooting and resolution of Tire Plant Equipment and System performance issues.
·  Work with other Engineers to develop, maintain and implement specifications and global equipment standards

 

Required Education and Experience

·  Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)
·  Desired PE, PMP or similar engineering / project management certifications.  MS, PhD in related engineering field
·  Minimum 2-5 years’ experience
·  Improve skills through application of knowledge gained from additional education/experience/training.
·  Understand functional relationships of assigned division.  Interact with team and organizations.
·  Participate in cross-functional assignment, projects, and divisional initiatives, for improved self-development.
·  Visual Basic (VB6 and VB.NET), C#, C++, xml, Java and sql programming skills preferred
·  Knowledge of Message Oriented Middleware (Apache ActiveMQ/Camel/Karaf) desired
·  Experience with programming Rockwell and/or Siemens PLCs preferred
·  Ethernet IP and remote I/O systems knowledge preferred
·  Basic understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems preferred
·  Experience with AUTO-CAD or similar is preferred
·  Understanding of safety compliance including CE desirable
·  Knowledge of National Electric Code standards (NFPA-79, NFPA 70E) preferred
·  Experience with specification, procurement and installation of equipment preferred

 

Skills and Abilities

·  Demonstrate a positive attitude.  Actively contribute in meetings.  Initiate open dialog with peers and leadership on areas of concern.  Select best means of communication.  Provide compelling technical direction and logical conclusions within function.
·  Volunteer for, or willingly accept, tasks assigned. Hold self-accountable.  Take personal responsibility for team performance.  Influence others to see alternative points of view.  Assemble strategies to achieve assigned work. Apply lessons learned. Actively participate in change process and understand the culture.  Participate in mentoring as a mentee.
·  Ability to function in a team environment.  Ability to interface cross-functionally with Goodyear and non-Goodyear associates globally from a variety of backgrounds.
·  Excellent communication (verbal and written) and technical documentation skills required.
·  Willingness to travel up to 25-30%, domestically and internationally, and work occasional off-hours is required. 

 

 

 

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 64,000 people and manufactures its products in 47 facilities in 21 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go towww.goodyear.com/corporate . 

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

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Nearest Major Market: Akron
Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland
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