Data Science Intern

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

Interns & Co-Ops

Bridgestone Group’s mission is based on the words of its founder: “Serving Society with Superior Quality.” In our state-of-the-art Americas Technology Center in Akron, Ohio, we conduct industry leading research and development. The business unit is focused on retail, wholesale and original equipment markets. In addition to tires for use in a wide variety of applications, Bridgestone also manufactures a broad range of diversified products, which include industrial rubber and chemical products and sporting goods. Its products are sold in over 150 nations and territories around the world.
Bridgestone Americas Technology Center provides an excellent learning environment for engineering and science interns. Intern students at Bridgestone are considered to be an integral part of the staff and are provided with tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. This position is designed to give real hands-on experience to students, who are willing to integrate classroom instructions with practical and valuable on-the-job work.

-Undertakes and successfully completes simple or basic project/product development tasks to include any of the following: writing and/or verifying specifications, maintaining product/process documentation, data analysis/processing, testing processes, equipment, raw materials and product, and validating equipment and processes 

-May assist in inventing / creating concepts and designs/approaches for new products/processes/test methods 

-Provides scientific programming support for lab automation workflows

-Develops digital tools to facilitate application of data and fundamental mechanisms for material development

-Researches and applies knowledge of existing and emerging data science principles, theories, and techniques to build data driven models for the engineering value chain and inform business decisions.

-Prepares standard reports/documentation to communicate results to technical community 

-Completes basic tasks on engineering documentation/review 

-Identifies areas for improvement and suggests solutions 

Competencies required: 

• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills 
• Solid Technical Skills appropriate with level in school 
• Demonstrates the eagerness to work and learn ​
• Ability to adapt to various projects and collaborate with other members of the team
• Proficiency in scientific/technical programming, including languages like Python, R, SQL, MATLAB, and Java

Minimum Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Undergraduate science or engineering degree

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.