Materials Engineer

Company: Bridgestone Americas
Location: Akron
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe Applied Research position focuses on scientific research, test method development and testing of new products, and advanced materials. A senior Professional position applies advanced knowledge of a job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.Company OverviewNashville, Tenn.-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire, and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture, and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone, and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world's largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment 'Our Way to Serve,' Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.ResponsibilitiesA highly motivated engineer/scientist is needed to identify and develop new material data science and simulation technologies that address current and future business needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for:* Researching and applying 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.* Digital tools developed to facilitate the application of data and fundamental mechanisms for material development.* Contribute to the creation of data mining architectures/models/protocols, statistical analysis, machine learning, and deterministic fundamental models as primary analysis methodologies to build materials, performance-focused predictive models.* Establishment of "simulation first" material design workflow for product innovation, utilizing predictive modeling and advanced physicochemical analytical data to improve and expedite polymer and compound development.Required Qualifications* The candidate must have a background in data science, applied mathematics, computer science, physics, materials science, chemistry.* Demonstrated expertise in computational methods and data science.* Proficiency in the statistical analysis of experimental data.* Proficiency in scientific/technical programming.* Hands-on experience and knowledge of the applicability of computational algorithms are required.* Experience in the application of optimization methods is required.* Automation of computational tasks and knowledge how to scale-up* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in teams.* Exceptional communication and technical documentation skills.Preferred Qualifications* Demonstrated ability to develop stand-alone or web applications* Experience in Monte Carlo modeling applications for materials or other areas.* Demonstrated experience in chemometrics, QSPR/QSAR, or similar statistical methods.QualificationsTypically requires a minimum of 3 years' experience and a master's degree; or a Ph.D. without experience; or equivalent work experience

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