Technology Support Engineer

Technology Support Engineer

About Goodyear

At Goodyear, we don’t just make tires—we shape the future of mobility. With more than 120 years of innovation, we are one of the world’s leading tire companies, operating in over 20 countries and serving millions of customers every day. Our success is driven by a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and passion for excellence. Joining Goodyear means becoming part of a global team where your ideas, skills, and ambition can make an impact—on our business, our customers, and the world of mobility.

Why this Role Matters

This role plays a key part in transforming our Road & Track Testing (RTT) and LAB tire testing reporting systems by integrating advanced technologies and driving innovation. As a Product Performance Insight Support Technology Engineer, you will help modernize workflow management tools and ensure seamless system performance. Your contributions will bridge current capabilities with future needs, enhancing efficiency and data accuracy. By leveraging technologies like Java, Quarkus, and DevOps tools, you’ll support continuous improvement and enable smarter decision-making. Your ability to introduce new tools and ideas will be instrumental in shaping the future of our testing processes and strengthening our technology ecosystem.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical support to PPI users and coordinate IT-related activities with external suppliers at evaluation sites.
• Lead system development and maintenance of PPI tire testing reporting tools and related software applications.
• Manage workflow systems to ensure smooth data flow from lab testing to result processing and database integration.
• Design scalable infrastructure for PPI systems that supports multi-site and multi-region operations.
• Drive initiatives and projects by planning, prioritizing, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance by maintaining documentation, following audit standards, and supporting EHS activities.
• Promote continuous improvement through active participation in OFI and CIS programs and technical roadmap development.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, with 6-10 years of experience in software development (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Strong foundation in software engineering, database management, general IT tasks, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Programming skills in C# .NET Framework, Java/Java EE, VBA, and familiarity with AngularJS.
• Experience with Oracle and SQL databases, with knowledge of PostgreSQL appreciated.
• Proficiency in version control tools such as Git and project management tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Fluent in English, with excellent communication, coordination, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Openness to innovation, eagerness to explore emerging technologies, and ability to integrate technical expertise into continuous improvement initiatives.

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.