Technician

About Goodyear

We’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and make an impact in your career, let’s go.

Why This Role Matters

As a Technician, you play a key role in keeping our facility running safely, reliably, and efficiently. Your work directly supports production by ensuring that automated systems and equipment perform at their best. Every improvement, fix, and upgrade you deliver helps reduce downtime and increase overall plant performance. You are a vital part of the team driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise truly makes a visible impact every day.

What You’ll Do

• Install, configure, and commission automation equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, VFDs, and safety devices.
• Program, adjust, and optimize PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and control system parameters to support production needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, and software-related equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on control systems and automation equipment.
• Support system upgrades, retrofits, and modernization projects in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including wiring diagrams, PLC backups, change logs, and maintenance reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, including lockout/tagout procedures and electrical regulations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support plant optimization activities (PPI).

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in industrial automation, controls, or maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of PLC systems, HMIs, sensors, and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues across electrical, mechanical, and software domains.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance practices and equipment reliability principles.
• Strong commitment to safety standards and procedures (e.g., LOTO, machine safety compliance).
• Experience supporting technical upgrades or process improvement projects is an advantage.
• Collaborative mindset with willingness to support and train colleagues when needed.
• Proactive, problem-solving attitude with a continuous improvement mindset.

Note: We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 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 Goodyear.com.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.