• Product Design Electrical Engineer

    Bridgestone Americas (Fishers, IN)


    Company Overview

     

    Firestone Airide, specializes in air spring manufacturing and technology with a history of more than 80 years of research and development on technologically advanced air springs for the global marketplace. Firestone engineers air springs and related products for commercial trucks and trailers, cars, sport utility vehicles, light trucks, mini vans, motor homes, buses, agricultural equipment, rail and industrial applications.

     

    Job Category

     

    Engineering & Science

    Position Summary

    The Product Engineering position focuses on designing and developing new or existing products, components, or assemblies. An Experienced Professional position applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. This position must be able to work independently with general supervision and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

    Responsibilities

    + Design and develop electronic systems for air accessory kits, including PCB layout, embedded firmware, and system integration.

    + Collaborate with mechanical engineers to ensure seamless integration of electronics into vehicle platforms.

    + Experience with wireless communication (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) and mobile app integration.

    + Develop and maintain schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

    + Conduct and/or lead supplier validation testing for electrical components and systems, including EMC, thermal, and vibration testing.

    + Support prototype builds and field testing activities.

    + Interface with suppliers for component selection, sourcing, system development, validation testing, and manufacturing support.

    + Assist Sales and Tech Line Support teammates in troubleshooting and resolving field issues related to electronic systems, including warranty reviews.

    + Ensure compliance with automotive standards and regulatory requirements.

    + Travel to plants, supplier locations, and more up to 15% or so

    + Other duties as assigned

    Preferred Skills:

    + Experience with air compressor systems and pressure sensors.

    + Knowledge of automotive EMC standards and testing procedures.

    + Familiarity with ISO 26262 and functional safety principles.

    + Hands-on experience with vehicle electrical systems and diagnostics

     

    Candidates must already be located in within commuting distance of our Fishers, IN location

    Minimum Qualifications

    Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.

     

    Proficiency in PCB design tools (e.g., Altium, Eagle, OrCAD).

     

    Experience with embedded systems and microcontroller programming (e.g., C/C++).

     

    Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN).

     

    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

     

    Ability to manage multiple projects, lead cross functional teams, and meet deadlines.

     

    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 “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, 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.