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Mechanical Engineering Spring Co-op

CompanyBridgestone Americas
LocationAiken
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Mechanical engineering co-ops will design and deploy machinery, support process engineering, and assist in plant equipment installation and operation. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage project scope, schedule, and costs.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
6107
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO) is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. BSRO operates the world's largest chain of company-owned auto care and tire stores. With four retail brands and 2,200 stores nationwide, BSRO is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and employs nearly 22,000 teammates. ​ Firestone Complete Auto Care:​ It’s no secret that Firestone Complete Auto Care is the best place to find Bridgestone and Firestone tires, but it’s also America’s largest auto service retailer. Since 1926, Firestone has delivered high quality automotive maintenance and repairs, including alignments, brakes, batteries, heating and cooling, diagnostics and oil changes. Today with over 1,700 neighborhood locations and 4,000 ASE certified technicians, Firestone Complete Auto Care helps keep cars running newer, longer.​ Tires Plus:​ Since 1976, Tires Plus Total Car Care has been committed to everyday conveniences like premium name brands, low prices and fast, dependable service. Featuring a full line of Bridgestone and Firestone tires, plus automotive services ranging from alignments to brakes, batteries to oil changes, shocks and more, Tires Plus stores in neighborhoods across 20 states are the car care provider where your time and your dollar are guaranteed to be valued.​ Hibdon Tires Plus:​ With 27 stores throughout Oklahoma, Hibdon Tires Plus offers a full line of Bridgestone and Firestone tires, plus automotive services ranging from alignments to batteries, brakes to oil changes, shocks and more. Consistently voted the #1 tire store in Oklahoma, Hibdon Tires Plus has remained fully committed to quality, value and family driven service for more than five decades​ Wheel Works:​ This small but mighty chain provides top-notch auto care for BSRO's west coast customers. A challenger brand in our portfolio with extreme popularity in sunny California.​
About the Role

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. 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.

Job Category

Interns & Co-Ops

Position Summary

Engineers at Bridgestone have a passion for innovation that drives our company forward. Our Co-Op program gives you the opportunity to join the world's largest tire and rubber company at the forefront of innovation and mobility. As a teammate, you will gain hands-on experience working on meaningful projects, network with engineers across the organization, learn what it is like to be an engineer at Bridgestone, and finally, make a lasting impact while developing lifelong skills and competencies to elevate your future career.

Responsibilities

Mechanical Engineering co-ops typically work on projects such as: 

  • Designing, developing, and deploying machinery and other equipment intended to execute and improve processes 

  • Learning and utilizing key electrical manufacturing tools and systems; suggesting improvements as needed 

  • Process Engineering; support specifications and standards in areas such as compound, component, curing process, or uniformity analyses 

  • Plant Engineering; assist in the safe design, procurement, installation, debug, start-up and operation of plant equipment and projects 

  • Product Design; utilize software and standards for accurate creation, revision, and organization of documents and distribution controls 

You will also get to: 

  • Apply interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with fellow teammates and achieve common goals 

  • Work in a hands-on environment with cross functional teams 

  • Utilize project management skills to develop, manage, and control scope, schedule and cost 

We are looking for students who are: 

  • Highly motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

  • People-centric focus with ability to collaborate with all teammates across the organization 

  • Strong initiative, work ethic and levels of enthusiasm 

  • Demonstrated technical aptitude in major of study 

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills 

Minimum Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you need… 

  • To be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or another applicable major and actively enrolled in an accredited university 

  • To be junior-senior level standing with a GPA of at least 3.0 

  • Completed course work in Computer Aided Design (CAD)/AutoCAD  

  • To be available to work 40 hours weekly in a 6-month minimum co-op assignment 

  • No other work experience is required. We will teach you everything you need to know! 

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be


We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves 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. 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 “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.
  • An effective and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to 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.

Key Skills
Mechanical engineeringComputer aided designAutocadProject managementProcess engineeringPlant engineeringProduct designTechnical aptitudeCommunicationPresentation skillsCollaborationProblem solvingEquipment designData analysis
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnology
Benefits
Onboarding experienceTrainingMentorshipCorporate social responsibility activitiesGlobal work environment