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Bridgestone Americas, Inc.

Operations Manager

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$122K - $195K/yr

... engineering, lab) and contractors to fulfill the above • Assist/perform advanced process troubleshooting in the plant, experiment design & execution in the plant, process development & design Pay ...

Bridgestone

Operations Manager

Phoenix, AZ

$122K - $195K/yr

... engineering, lab) and contractors to fulfill the above Assist/perform advanced process troubleshooting in the plant, experiment design & execution in the plant, process development & design Pay Range ...

Bridgestone Americas, Inc

Operations Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$122K - $195K/yr

... engineering, lab) and contractors to fulfill the above Assist/perform advanced process troubleshooting in the plant, experiment design & execution in the plant, process development & design Pay Range ...

Bridgestone

Operations Manager

Mesa, AZ

$122K - $195K/yr

... engineering, lab) and contractors to fulfill the above Assist/perform advanced process troubleshooting in the plant, experiment design & execution in the plant, process development & design Pay Range ...

Prolim Global

Engineering Technician 2

Chandler, AZ · On-site

As part of the Additive Lab, you'll be using Fused Deposition Modeling to manufacture components ... * Assist in data collection, analysis, and report generation for material performance and process ...

TSMC

Chemical Lab Technician

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$23.75 - $29.50/hr

Collect and organize data, and report to internal/external customers. * Assist engineers with ... lab is highly preferred. * Basic PC skills (Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office) are required.

TSMC

Chemical Lab Technician

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$23.75 - $29.50/hr

Collect and organize data, and report to internal/external customers. * Assist engineers with ... lab is highly preferred. * Basic PC skills (Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office) are required.

PowerLattice

Validation Engineering Lead

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$101K - $133K/yr

Setup lab hardware to complete testing * Debug hardware and lab test setups to complete testing ... Debug Powerlattice product during validation and communicate discovered issues to the team * Assist ...

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What does an engineering lab assistant do?

An Engineering Lab Assistant supports engineers and scientists by preparing materials, setting up equipment, conducting experiments, and recording data in laboratory environments. They help maintain a safe and organized workspace, calibrate instruments, and may assist in analyzing results or troubleshooting equipment. Their work is essential in ensuring that experiments run smoothly and efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an engineering lab assistant?

To thrive as an Engineering Lab Assistant, you need a solid understanding of engineering principles, laboratory procedures, and safety protocols, often supported by an associate degree or relevant coursework. Familiarity with lab equipment, data acquisition systems, and software such as MATLAB or LabVIEW is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are important soft skills that set high performers apart. These competencies are crucial for maintaining accurate data, supporting engineers, and ensuring safe, efficient lab operations.

What are some common challenges an engineering lab assistant might face when supporting research and development projects?

Engineering Lab Assistants often juggle multiple tasks such as preparing materials, calibrating equipment, and assisting with experiments, all while maintaining strict safety and documentation standards. A key challenge is adapting to rapidly changing project requirements or priorities, which may require quick learning and flexibility. Additionally, collaborating with engineers and researchers from various disciplines means strong communication and organizational skills are essential for ensuring smooth project workflows.

What is the difference between Engineering Lab Assistant vs Mechanical Technician?

AspectEngineering Lab AssistantMechanical Technician
Required CredentialsAssociate degree or technical certification in engineering or related fieldDiploma or certification in mechanical technology or related area
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research facilities, engineering departmentsManufacturing plants, maintenance workshops, repair facilities
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering firms, research institutions, universitiesManufacturers, industrial companies, maintenance providers
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Engineering Lab Assistants primarily support engineering research and testing in laboratory settings, focusing on data collection and experiment setup. Mechanical Technicians work more on maintaining, repairing, and assembling mechanical systems in industrial environments. While both roles require technical certifications and involve hands-on work, Engineering Lab Assistants are more research-oriented, whereas Mechanical Technicians focus on mechanical system maintenance and repair.

What cities in Arizona are hiring for Engineering Lab Assistant jobs?

Cities in Arizona with the most Engineering Lab Assistant job openings:

Infographic showing various Engineering Lab Assistant job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Operations Manager

Mesa, AZ • On-site

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
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$122K - $195K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the process team to meet site goals and oversee day-to-day activities within the process area.

  • Ensure safe operations of the plant and maintain EHSS & PSM compliance.

  • Coordinate with other departments and manage process and equipment trials to support process development and scale-up.

Bridgestone Americas rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 138 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Company Overview
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a "Bridgestone West" strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
Job Category
Engineering & Science
Position Summary
The realistic useable salary range for this position is in the $120,000 to a maximum of $160,000 range.
This position is located at Bridgestone's Bio-Rubber Process Research Center (BPRC) in Southeast Mesa, Arizona. This is not a remote or work from home position. The BPRC is a PSM regulated 24/5 continuous Pilot Plant facility for developing the processes necessary to extract natural rubber from Guayule shrub, producing samples for product testing and gathering engineering data for commercial scale-up. The role is not just a management role as this role has both management and technical responsibilities and at a high level the Operations Manager will:
• Be responsible for safe operations of the plant
• Manage the process team (Sr. process engineer, process supervisors and process technicians) to meet site goals
• Collaborate with and assist other departments (EHSS, maintenance, engineering, lab) and contractors to fulfill the above
• Assist/perform advanced process troubleshooting in the plant, experiment design & execution in the plant, process development & design
Pay Range: $122,200.00 - $195,500.00Pay Range: $122,200.00 - $195,500.00
Responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities
EHSS & PSM
  • Responsible for EHSS & PSM compliance of the process team
  • Provide data to EHSS for reporting and compliance
  • Lead, participate in and document risk assessments, PSSR's, MOC's, root cause investigations and HazOp's
  • Serve as an emergency contact for the site

Operations
  • Responsible for generating production/sample/trial schedules and executing to the schedule
  • Schedule raw materials
  • Provide supervision and direction to the process team
  • Oversee day-to-day activities within the process area
  • Lead continuous improvement of production methods/procedures, equipment performance and team efficiency
  • Manage process and/or equipment trials
  • Provide input on annual operating budgets for the process area and manage to the budget

Collaboration
  • Interface with the Maintenance department to coordinate plant maintenance and project work and to plan the annual shutdown
  • Interface with Corporate Research & Development teammates to develop new products
  • Provide input to scale processes from lab to pilot to commercial
  • Provide technical input for capital projects

Leadership Skills
  • Lead by example
  • Lead via routine genba walks
  • Demonstrate honesty and high integrity consistently to build respect and trust

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering
  • PSM experience: MOC, PSSR, PHA, MI, SOP's, root cause investigations, safety programs
  • Basic understanding of process control logic - ladder and function block
  • Five years operations management experience in a PSM plant
  • Ten years overall experience in a PSM plant
  • Process scale-up experience
  • Must have good engineering technical skills

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.
What we offer
At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality", for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:
  • A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
  • The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
  • A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
  • Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
  • An effective and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

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