Engineering Co-Op

Summary

We are seeking a motivated Engineering Co-Op student to join our team for a three-semester rotational experience designed to provide broad exposure to tire engineering, product development, manufacturing, and testing.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineering student early in their academic career—preferably a student entering their second year—who is interested in gaining hands-on experience and exploring different areas of engineering within the tire industry.

Over the course of three rotations, Co-Op students will have the opportunity to work across several engineering disciplines, which may include
Advanced Engineering, Tire Development, Mold Design, and Tire Testing
. Each rotation will provide exposure to different engineering processes, projects, tools, and cross-functional teams while allowing the student to build a strong technical foundation.

Rotation Opportunities

Depending on business needs and the student's interests, rotations may include:

Advanced Engineering

• Support development of new technologies, materials, processes, and engineering concepts.
• Assist with engineering analysis, research, and technical problem-solving.
• Participate in design and development projects from concept through evaluation.
• Work with engineers and cross-functional teams to investigate and solve technical challenges.

Tire Development

• Support the design and development of new tire products.
• Assist engineers with product specifications, design changes, data analysis, and performance evaluation.
• Participate in development activities from initial concepts through prototype and testing phases.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, testing, and other technical teams.

Mold Design

• Support the design and development of tire molds and related tooling.
• Assist with CAD modeling, drawings, design reviews, and engineering documentation.
• Gain exposure to design for manufacturing and the relationship between tire design and manufacturing processes.
• Work with engineers and manufacturing partners to address design and production requirements.

Tire Testing

• Support laboratory and field testing of tire products and components.
• Assist with test setup, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Help evaluate tire performance against engineering requirements and specifications.
• Work alongside test engineers to investigate results and identify opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to real-world product and process development projects.
• Support engineering teams with analysis, design, testing, documentation, and problem-solving.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret engineering data.
• Develop technical reports, presentations, drawings, and other engineering documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and cross-functional activities.
• Work safely and follow established engineering, laboratory, and testing procedures.
• Communicate technical information clearly to engineers, project teams, and other stakeholders.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Learn and utilize engineering tools, software, and processes relevant to each rotation.

Knowledge and Skills

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in
Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
.

Ideally entering the second year of an undergraduate engineering program.

Strong interest in engineering, product development, manufacturing, or the automotive/tire industry.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn.

Familiarity with engineering software, CAD, data analysis, or laboratory/testing environments is a plus.

Ability to commit to a three-semester Co-Op rotation program .

Education and Experience

What You'll Gain

This rotational Co-Op is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of how engineering disciplines work together to develop, manufacture, and evaluate tire products. Students will gain:

• Hands-on engineering and project experience.
• Exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and career paths.
• Experience working with experienced engineers and technical professionals.
• Opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges.
• Experience with engineering design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing.
• A broader understanding of the tire product development lifecycle.
• Professional development and experience working in a technical business environment.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a student who is
curious, technically minded, hands-on, and eager to learn
. The ideal candidate is interested in understanding how things work, enjoys solving problems, and wants to explore different areas of engineering before selecting a specific career path.

The three-rotation structure provides an opportunity to build a diverse engineering skill set while discovering where the student's interests and strengths align within the organization.