Job Description Joining a dynamic and motivated materials R&D team, the Lab Engineer will lead efforts to design, develop, and validate innovative testing for future Bridgestone products. This role covers a wide range of activities from machine/instruments requirements definition and design or upgrade to multivariate analysis, automation, feasibility studies, and related laboratory-based analysis. The candidate will play a key role in the R&D lab, utilizing their solid knowledge to plan and conduct experiments, analyze results, and contribute to scientific advancements.
Core Responsibilities: Design, develop, implement, and validate new characterizations (methods and/or new testing machines). Provide proposals, solutions, and original ideas focusing on Mechanism understanding, Prediction of products performances, Automation/Digitalization (efficiency), Quality (Reliability), and Sustainability. Assure the quality and efficiency of the most advanced laboratory techniques/machines outputs, cooperating within the R&D laboratory staff. Contribute to a digital mindset and digital designing approach. Identify and support implementation of efficiency opportunities in Way of Working and processes. To perform successfully, the Lab Engineer will:
Work effectively with R&D researchers, staff, technicians, and management of Bridgestone Technical Center Europe, actively taking part in R&D cross-functional teams. Work and interact with Bridgestone external partners, such as academia, lab equipment providers, and material suppliers. Perform lab trials/advanced testing. Apply advanced mathematical tools for data elaboration and interpretation: statistical evaluations, multivariate analysis. Collaborate with Bridgestone Corporate Functions, Bridgestone America, Bridgestone Japan, and Bridgestone Europe manufacturing plants. Job Requirements: Master's degree in Material, Chemical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering; Material Science, or any other related field of study. Preference given to candidates with Academic (Ph.D.) or working experience in characterization related to polymer mechanical and dynamic characterization. Digital mindset: Solid knowledge of MS Office package and robust data analysis skills with working knowledge of mathematical tools (e.g., MATLAB, R, CAT, SIMCA). Fluency in written and spoken English. Problem-solving and project management skills. Analytical skill, logical thinking, and strong mechanism understanding mindset. Results-oriented, self-motivated, creative, and collaborative. Curiosity, think-out-of-the-box mindset, willingness to learn from new and often unprecedented technical challenges. Ability to work with different paces, timeframes, organizations, and at a global level with a multicultural environment. Position is based at the Technical Center in Rome; Salary and position will be tailored according to the profile.
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