Staff Development Engineer

Location: US-OH-AKRON-ICA-2127   
Goodyear Talent Acquisition Representative: Kasondra Davis  
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes 

About the position

This position is responsible for development of projects with 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 an entry type level of knowledge.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of new technology with current department
• Contribute to manufacture of quality products and processes
• Develop and define project goals to meet specific business needs
• Translate product needs to experimental data or design parameters
• Work in a team environment towards bringing new product technologies to market 

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelors degree in polymer, mechanical, structural engineering or engr. mechanics with at least 6 years’ experience required
• Master’s or PhD in polymer, mechanical, structural engr., specialization in solid mech., non-linear FEA, rubber tech desired
• 4-6 years of work experience in structural and/or thermal analyses, non-linear finite element analyses (FEA), numerical analyses of structural and thermal problems
• Hands-on experience in commercial software and tools used for structural/thermal analyses and CAD/CAE tools
• Knowledge of tire construction, tire manufacturing or polymer processing
• Experience in experimental methods and model validation

Skills and Abilities

• Practical understanding of science and technology in the appropriate discipline
• Proficiency in statistical design and analysis; cause and effect analysis and risk analysis
• Ability to carry out assignments in a logical fashion using existing technology and standardized method
• Basic organization, communication, and experimentation skills
• Good knowledge of structural mechanics/dynamics and/or Finite Element Analysis, especially nonlinear FEA

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 to www.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.

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