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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company · 1 month ago

Principal Fleet Validation and Application Engineer - Tire Intelligenc

LU GICL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is dedicated to producing and innovating the best tires in the world. In this role, you will guide the deployment of smart tire technologies into the operational fleet, serving as a bridge between development and real-world application to ensure reliability and performance.

Automotive

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define Requirements: Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to define system requirements and specifications, ensuring alignment and clarity

Lead Integration: Oversee the seamless integration of hardware and software components within fleet vehicle systems

Coordinate Teams and Knowledge Transfer: Organize and coordinate technicians’ daily activities while fostering effective knowledge transfer essential for industrialization

Manage Hardware Lifecycle: Oversee verification, validation, and re-certification of end-of-life hardware, and support warranty claims processing

Conduct Diagnostics: Lead troubleshooting activities and diagnostic testing, applying strong analytical skills to resolve complex mechanical issues

Develop Global Standards: Create global standard installation manuals for wiring harnesses and electronic modules, ensuring accuracy and consistency

Ensure Documentation Quality: Manage documentation and communication of test results and detailed reports, maintaining accuracy and information integrity

Drive Continuous Improvement: Apply a continuous improvement mindset and provide constructive feedback to cross-functional teams

Promote Safety and Skills Development: Ensure adherence to OSHA safety standards, support a safe work environment, and provide technical support and training to team members as needed

Qualification

Automotive technologyVehicle telematicsDiagnosticsAutomotive standardsProject leadershipContinuous improvementClear communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in automotive technology, mechanical or electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field

5–8 years of experience working closely with fleets, supporting field activities, and working with vehicle telematics, diagnostics, and hardware installations

Collaborative approach to project leadership

Strong understanding of automotive standards & processes

Clear & empathetic communication skills

Self-motivated and thoughtful in work

Flexibility to travel 20–30% when needed

Preferred

Master's degree in automotive technology, mechanical or electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field

Experience guiding and coordinating projects with care and attention to detail

Experience working closely with fleets, supporting field activities, and working with vehicle telematics, diagnostics, and hardware installations

Comfort working across diverse teams

Strong understanding of automotive standards & processes

Clear & empathetic communication skills

A proactive, supportive mindset

Company

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 62,000 people and manufactures its products

Founded in 1898

Akron, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees

https://jobs.goodyear.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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