Global Technology (TPS-Tire Product Development) Co-op / Internship

Goodyear. More Driven.

 Global Technology (TPS-Tire Product Development) Co-op / Intern

Company Information

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 46 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. At Goodyear, we embrace the diversity of our workforce and value the contribution of our associates.  We strive to provide associates with a safe work environment, the resources they need to do their jobs, and ample opportunities for growth.  These objectives, coupled with competitive compensation and benefits, allow us to foster an environment where associates can work to achieve their full potential and contribute to the company's success.  For more information, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Program Description

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is looking for talented leaders to significantly strengthen its global leadership depth and play an integral role in the current and future success of the organization. The Global Technology Co-op/Intern Program provides students with practical work experience in one of many diverse areas of Global Technology. The program allows the organization to build a pipeline of candidates for future permanent openings, and the students gain a better understanding of the various job opportunities available throughout Goodyear.

Ideally, many of the Global Technology co-ops and interns become permanent Goodyear associates after graduation.

In addition to challenging, engaging and interesting work assignments, students have the opportunity to meet and interact with students from other universities at work and outside of work. Tours of Goodyear facilities are arranged to help students learn more about the business. Goodyear leaders make presentations to help students begin to think about significant business issues and career options. Students even have the opportunity to speak with the Goodyear Senior Leadership Team.

Function Overview and Project Task/Responsibilities

Tire Product Development Americas Co-op/Intern program provides students with practical work experience in one of many diverse areas such as; Consumer, Commercial, Off Road, Aviation and Race Tire development, Mold Engineering, Tread and Cavity design, Engineering Mechanics and Performance Science among a variety of different products and applications.  With a myriad of ongoing projects students will engage in meaningful and challenging work to promote growth and learning opportunities guided by a Technical mentor.  Goodyear interns and co-ops support development of new products, processes, and technology through tasks such as organizing tire builds, creating test plans, analyzing data, 3D modeling, finite element analysis, design of experiments, and development of analysis tools among others.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the following areas: Mechanical Engineering, or any other relevant area.

• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA required
• Incoming freshman or sophomore preferred
• Prior engineering co-op/internship experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills  

To Apply

It is required that you go to campus.goodyear.com to create your candidate profile in order to be eligible for this position. A separate profile must be created for each position applied. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Goodyear is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 23 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 to www.goodyear.com/corporate.