Development Engineer - Tire/Vehicle Engineering

Requirements

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company currently has an opening for a Development Engineer - Tire/Vehicle Engineering at its' corporate headquarters in Akron, Ohio.

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. The company employs about 70,000 people and manufactures its products in more than 60 facilities in 26 countries around the world. For more information about Goodyear go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

Department Description:
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's Tire-Vehicle Engineering Technology Department is responsible for:1) developing leading edge technology in various tire and/or vehicle performance areas, including testing and analysis tools for performance predictions, evaluations and optimizations; 2) applying the technology and tools to new product development and product improvement through direct application of the tools or transferring the technology to tire designer and application engineers; 3) providing support to tire development teams and OE customers for our business growth.


Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this engineer include the planning and execution of projects to develop knowledge to evaluate and improve tire wear/traction performance. The projects include developments of new testing and analysis procedures. The engineer is also responsible for working with other team members to develop both fundamental understanding of wear/traction mechanics and design guidelines that can be applied to the design process for improving tire wear/traction. The person in this role will participate in team product supporting activities that include lab testing, test data analysis, design evaluations, and problem solving.

Required-
*Minimum MS in Engineering or a BS with at least 3 years of tire design experience
*Experience in testing process and tire characteristic analysis is a plus
*Capable of developing and applying new techniques to the evaluation and improvement of tire performance in a team environment.
*Experience in numerical modeling of performance prediction using FEA
*Knowledge of rubber material properties, such as friction
*Self-motivation and excellent interpersonal skills are essential


Goodyear offers a comprehensive benefit program along with a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.

Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer