Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Internship (Texarkana Plant)

Company Information 

 Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 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. 
 

Program Description 

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is looking for talented leaders to add to its global leadership depth and play a role in the current and future success of the organization. The co-op/intern program provides students with practical work experience in one of many diverse technical and manufacturing areas.  

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 interact with students to help them begin to think about significant business issues and career options.  
 

Project Task/Responsibilities 

Electrical Engineering Intern: 

• Develops and tests machinery and equipment under direction of plant engineer and/or senior engineers by performing the following duties: 

• Reviews project instructions and blueprints to determine test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problems, and possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies. 

• Drafts detail drawings or sketches for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet metal, electrical, or wood shops. 

• Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical components or assemblies for products such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, servo systems, machine tools, and measuring instruments. 

• Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control. 

• Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications. 

• Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method. 

• May, on occasion, be required to perform other duties as necessary to ensure efficient plant operations. 

Mechanical Engineering Intern: 

• Develops and tests machinery and equipment under direction of plant engineer and/or senior engineers by performing the following duties: 

• Reviews project instructions and blueprints to determine test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problems, and possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies. 

• Drafts detail drawings or sketches for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet metal, electrical, or wood shops. 

• Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical components or assemblies for products such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, servo systems, machine tools, and measuring instruments. 

• Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control. 

• Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications. 

• Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method. 

• May, on occasion, be required to perform other duties as necessary to ensure efficient plant operations. 

Requirements 

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

• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA required 

• Incoming sophomore year or higher 

• Demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment   

 
To Apply 

It is required that you go to campus.goodyear.com to be eligible for this position. A profile may 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 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 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 Goodyear.com.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.