Mechatronic/Electrical Engineering Internship (Lawton)

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company•Lawton, OK

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Construction of Goodyear’s Lawton plant began in June 1977. The plant cured its first tire in February 1979. The plant is located on Goodyear Boulevard on the west side of Lawton, Oklahoma. Goodyear Lawton is 1,152 acres total—550 acres on the plant site including the plant facility, internal road and railroad transportation network, parking and Recreation Association complex. The Plant floor measures over three million square feet of production equipment, as well as maintenance, service and office areas. The main aisle, which serves as the transportation artery from the receiving doors to shipping, is almost one mile in length. There is an on-site family medical center that includes one medical doctor, pharmacy, vision clinic and physical therapy facility. The northern portion of the plant is devoted to the many activities governed by the plant’s voluntary Recreation Association. Goodyear-Lawton’s 2600 plant associates are our greatest asset. The success of our plant during its 45-year history is directly attributable to their ongoing efforts and dedication to servicing our customers and enhancing our plant’s competitive position. That’s why we call them the “Lawton Advantage.” Goodyear-Lawton is a non-union facility. It was established on a foundation of trust, integrity, respect and open communications. The plant’s internal communications program offers associates many avenues for receiving Information and asking questions about operations, the business environment and issues and policies that may affect them personally. Safety is emphasized as a value among all individual team members and is prominent in all aspects of plant operations. With an increased focus on personal health, associates can receive an annual health screening examination and important information on their health and medical condition. Coordinated by an all-volunteer committee, special events include an Easter egg hunt, Family Day (Memorial Day), Halloween safety carnival and Christmas party. The many activities for our associates and their families help to endorse the plant’s team spirit and pride. Recreation Association activities include an outdoor swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, jogging track, outdoor basketball, softball and flag football fields, fishing lake, skeet range, picnic pavilion, playground, exercise room and disc golf course. All of these activities are offered via a monthly fee paid by the plant’s associates and managed by a voluntary board of directors and commissioner for each activity. The Goodyear-Lawton plant has produced more than 800 million tires in its 45-year history. Production from the Goodyear-Lawton plant represents almost 40 percent of the total production of the North America business unit. Tires produced at the Goodyear-Lawton plant are shipped across North America and to locations around the world. The plant uses 180 different types of raw materials, from as far away as Saudi Arabia and China to as close as Stillwater, Ok. It receives a total of two million pounds of raw materials from 49 truck deliveries a day, supported by rail shipments of items such as oils and carbon black. The total average “turn over” time into a finished product is about four days. Six multi-level automated storage and retrieval system units are located throughout the plant. These store components and green tires (tires before curing) on a first-in, first-out basis for delivery to the next step in the production process. Tires are shipped exclusively by truck to meet the just-in-time demands by customers. Whenever possible, these are scheduled by direct ship to specific customer plants and facilities.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic 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
Successful completion of a background check & drug test
Commitment to working safely
Willingness to adhere to tobacco/vape-free campus policy
Self-motivated: demonstrates appropriate initiative with or without direct supervision
Hard worker: someone who works diligently to get tasks done in a timely and safe manner
Adaptability: the ability to make changes, and to be successful in changing environments
Team player: an associate who can be counted on to assist the company in being successful

Responsibilities

Process Support & Optimization Assist in analyzing current manufacturing workflows and suggest improvements
Participate in time studies and process mapping exercises
Support implementation of lean manufacturing principles
Data Collection & Analysis Collect and interpret production data to identify trends or inefficiencies
Use Excel or statistical software to generate reports and visualizations
Contribute to root cause analysis for production issues
Documentation & Reporting Update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
Maintain accurate records of project progress and findings
Prepare presentations for team meetings or leadership reviews
Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with engineering, quality, and operations teams to support product transitions
Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on manufacturability
Communicate findings and ideas effectively across departments
Technical Exposure Gain familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and MRP software
Observe and assist with equipment setup and troubleshooting
Learn about statistical process control and quality assurance methods