Bridgestone EMEA

R&D Engineer

Bridgestone EMEA

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Rome • Italy

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Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Contribute to the technological and methodological level up in the field of Tire Noise, both Air-Borne and Structure Borne;
  • Contribute to the Technology Roadmaps for new generation products, with Tire and Vehicle Noise as key performances to care, by design insights based and mechanisms understanding;
  • Deliverables – Number of projects gates achieved as per program list milestones, number of know-how findings and patents applications upon pertinent domain, number of completed trainings as per agreed development plan.
  • Leveraging on FEM Full Pattern Tire and Pattern Element Simulations and on deep experimental analyses, contribute to ideation of design insights for improving tire noise of new products.
  • Design, introduce, enhance and support introduction of new test methods for tire noise, both in Outdoor and Indoor facilities, for consumer and commercial tires.
  • Design, introduce, enhance and support introduction of new numerical/analytical tools for tire and vehicle noise.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aeronautical, aerospace, material engineering are suited alternatives.
  • PhD is an appreciated added value.
  • Master Thesis in the field of automotive and/or tire engineering is an appreciated added value.
  • Basic knowledge and/or previous experience in the field of tire design and development is an appreciated added value.
  • Strong foundation in acoustics and vibrations first principles, coupled with robust and sound engineering knowledge and judgment.
  • Proven track record of engineering problem-solving, utilizing first principles to resolve complex problems.
  • Strong self-motivation to proactively initiate solutions.
  • Ability to develop research and engineering roadmaps for planning and addressing the company's long-term problems and challenges.
  • Background in experimental and physical NVH methods and techniques.
  • Proficiency in computational methods, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as MATLAB and Python.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
Benefits
  • 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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
Finite Element AnalysisMATLABPythonacousticsvibrationstire designtire engineeringnumerical methodsanalytical toolsexperimental methods
Soft Skills
problem-solvingself-motivationinitiativeplanningengineering judgment
Certifications
Master's degree in mechanical engineeringMaster's degree in aeronautical engineeringMaster's degree in aerospace engineeringMaster's degree in material engineeringPhD