What You'll Do
- You will be responsible for Automation Design & Integration, including lead technical design and integration of automation systems across multiple plants. Develop specifications and validate system architecture for robotics, AGVs, and control systems. Provide technical oversight during commissioning and ensure compliance with standards
- You will lead Robotics, Ergonomics & Safety, including drive implementation of advanced robotic solutions to improve efficiency and ergonomics and ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance for automated systems. Meanwhile you need to conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
- You will be responsible for System Optimization & Continuous Improvement, including analyze performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings. Lead initiatives to enhance system reliability and throughput using Lean principles and develop and implement best practices for automation maintenance and operation.
- You will be responsible for Supplier & Technical Coordination, including collaborate with suppliers and integrators to validate technical solutions and ensure quality and support negotiations on technical scope and assist in vendor performance evaluations.
- You need to support oversee installation activities and resolve escalated technical issues.
- You will be responsible for Technical Leadership & Mentoring, including provide guidance and mentorship to staff-level engineers on automation technologies and leading technical training sessions and share best practices across engineering teams.
- You will act as a subject matter expert for automation standards and emerging technologies.
What We're Looking for
- You with proven experience leading technical aspects of automation projects.
- You with hands-on expertise with robotics, PLCs, AGVs, and material handling systems.
- You with exposure to supplier coordination and technical validation processes.
What Will Set You Apart:
- You with good analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to lead technical discussions.
- You with excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple sites.
- You with ability to mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
- You with Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and emerging automation trends.
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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Proven experience leading technical aspects of automation projects
- Hands-on expertise with robotics, PLCs, AGVs, and material handling systems
- Exposure to supplier coordination and technical validation processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to mentor junior engineers
- Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and emerging automation trends
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company match, and some materials describe automatic contributions and matching that can meaningfully boost savings.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage commonly spans medical, prescription, dental and vision, paired with wellness resources such as the GoodLife program and an EAP.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions typically include paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, with family medical leave and adoption assistance highlighted in benefits descriptions.
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What We Do
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 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.
