As The Maintenance Specialist Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the reliability, safety, and continuous improvement of plant equipment, facilities, and maintenance operations. This position partners closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to ensure equipment complies with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards while supporting cost-effective operations. The role also assists with capital projects, maintenance planning, budgeting, and troubleshooting activities that improve operational performance and product quality. Through technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration, this position helps drive safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. Why This Role Matters Support safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations by helping maintain equipment and facilities that meet environmental and regulatory standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment performance, reduce costs, and improve overall operational efficiency. Partner with cross-functional teams to support maintenance strategies, engineering projects, and production goals. Contribute to long-term operational success by assisting with budgeting, capital projects, and equipment reliability initiatives. What You Will Do Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing equipment and process performance, identifying irregularities, and recommending cost-effective solutions. Assist with maintenance planning, project budgeting, design reviews, equipment installation, commissioning, and maintenance strategy implementation. Help evaluate and implement new equipment, technologies, and processes to improve plant operations and reliability. Promote safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance by supporting EHS initiatives, maintenance strategy reviews, and cross-functional communication. Participate in maintenance technician and contractor management activities to ensure safe work practices and standard operating procedures are followed. Provide day-to-day technical support, training, and troubleshooting assistance to maintenance and production teams. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or 7+ years of experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance teams in lieu of a degree. 2+ years of experience collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams to achieve cost-effective operational goals. Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams, CAD drawings, control systems, and troubleshoot industrial equipment. Knowledge of electrical control systems and proficiency using computer-based technologies in a manufacturing environment. Additional information Flexibility 20% weekends as required. #LI-NA3 Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 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 www.goodyear.com/corporate If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500. Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. At Goodyear, we make life's connections easier every day. People around the world count on us to get them where they need to go, now and into the future. But our relentless pursuit of forward motion doesn't just keep the world moving. It shapes a workplace that celebrates our different talents, experiences, and culture. It inspires us to continue developing our skills and encourages our career moves all while keeping us focused on building a better future for our associates, our business, and the planet. Come discover the opportunities ahead with Team Goodyear. Working at Goodyear A true member of the Goodyear hiring team will always interview candidates in-person or over the phone before extending any job offers. Candidates are never asked to download software, provide financial information or send payment as part of the employment process. Goodyear is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please call the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500. 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