What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Engineering Co-op Student position at Toyo Tire?
JOIN THE TOYO TIRES TEAM!
The Toyo Tire Corporation has been developing, manufacturing, and selling automotive tires and rubber parts for over 75 years. Our global sales and distribution footprint includes more than 100 countries and regions, with manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States of America, Malaysia, and China.
Toyo Tires has built a reputation for delivering innovation, quality, performance, and excellent service. We offer a complete selection of premium replacement tires for nearly every make and model vehicle, as well as commercial vehicles.
Many of these tires are built at our state-of-the-art factory in the United States.
Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing, Inc. (TNA) offers a compelling value proposition for anyone who is interested in a fast-paced work environment where you will be challenged and have the opportunity to grow professionally. TNA is the only tire manufacturing plant in North America for Toyo Tire Corporation and is its flagship production facility. Competitive pay and benefits along with shift schedules that offer a greater work/life balance are just a few of our attractive features. At TNA, you also have the opportunity to work in a world-class, state-of-the-art, technologically advanced, environmentally conscious production facility located within an easy commute of metropolitan Atlanta and Chattanooga.
TNA is currently looking for Plant Engineering Co-op Students. Our vision for this position is, under supervision of the Engineering Manager and mentoring by more senior engineers, this position will support Maintenance, Engineering, and Reliability teams by performing duties described below.
This opening is for the Fall 2025 semester.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contributes value-added work in applying engineered solutions to enhance productivity and reliability of manufacturing equipment. Typical activities include creating and modifying 2-D drawings and 3-D models of machine components, researching commercially available parts, and assisting in implementing and testing prototype modifications.
- Interfaces with engineers concerning the design, implementation, and maintenance of equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems to ensure all are process capable, available, reliable, and sustainable.
- Assignments will increase in complexity based on demonstrated proficiency and experience.
- Other tasks as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and model systems, formulate and test hypotheses, and prototype and validate solutions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in design and specification of components to solve real-world problems.
- Clear, concise, professional communication with peers and associates.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Enrolled in an accredited Bachelor of Engineering or Engineering Technology program.
- Accepted in the co-operative education program of the college or university.
