Our operation is simple – we manufacture tires. But at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV), we see it as moving the world. From the racetrack to Main Street, we put our customer’s destination at the heart of our work, ensuring the millions of tires we produce annually exceed expectations in quality, safety, and environmental consciousness. Rooted in Salem since 1989, we have a history of excellence in both our products and our people.

At YTMV, we know how important it is for employees to feel secure in both their personal and professional life. Not only will you receive a competitive salary, but we have crafted a robust benefits package based on our mission to be the most engaged team in the industry. Here are a few benefits and perks you will receive as a full-time employee:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance at a reasonable cost available to you and your family
• A 50% 401K company match up to 6%, plus an additional 5% put in by the company after 1 year of service
• Paid Time Off and company paid holidays to refresh, recharge, or just enjoy the weather
• Two weeks of paid parental leave for births or adoptions
• Volunteer time off because we encourage making a difference in our community
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability because unexpected things happen
• A pleasant work environment with several activities throughout the year including giveaways, free food, and family events
• Three sets of heavily discounted tires per year – we truly believe in our product
• Continuing education assistance to help master your craft

We’re searching for a strategic planner who gets excited about innovating for the future. Someone who thinks in terms of big picture, but can execute large scale projects down to the tiniest detail. As an Electrical Engineer II, your ability to integrate technology and engineering principals to continuously improve our processes will help keep us on the cutting edge of the tire manufacturing industry.

As an Electrical Engineer II, you will lead improvement projects in the Mixing and Extruding departments from planning to final release that enhance safety, quality, productivity, equipment reliability, and maintainability. In doing so, you will be responsible for:

• Making recommendations to modify existing equipment or new machine installations
• Coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they stay on track and meet objectives, while assigning priority appropriately
• Allocating resources such as manpower, budgets, and equipment as needed for each project, optimizing resource utilization
• Maintaining budgets, procuring materials from vendors, and overseeing quotes for mid-level projects
• Looking for creative solutions to project management challenges and implementing best practices to improve overall efficiency
• Finding ways to save energy, reduce costs, and be more environmentally-friendly by optimizing electrical systems
• Ensuring that all electrical systems meet safety standards so everyone stays safe on the factory floor
• Collaborating with the Maintenance Department to train, as well as assist, with troubleshooting, repairs, and root-cause analysis to keep our operation running smoothly
• Preparing reports, updates, and engineering data to track progress and plan for the future
• Always being on the lookout for ways to make our electrical systems better, faster, and more reliable
• Spearheading focus groups and project teams that will allow us to continue producing the highest quality product

To be considered for this role, here are the skills we are looking for:

• An eagerness to integrate the latest electrical technology into practical systems and operations
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• At least three years of experience in a similar role with comparable goals and responsibilities; manufacturing experience is a plus
• You’re a go-to expert on PLC, Servo, PC, DC drive, AC drive, and power distribution systems
• The ability to effectively and professionally lead controls upgrades and capital improvement projects
• Practical experience and strong aptitude in electrical engineering techniques, principals, and procedures
• Staying abreast of industry trends and advancements with the intent of assimilating new ideas into your work
• Oversee the quality of work on all projects to guarantee Yokohama’s high standards of quality and safety are 100% maintained

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering