Engineering Co-Op

Yokohama Tire • Cornelius, NC

23h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level