Careers at Michelin
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Innovation and creativity are driving forces behind our R&D efforts for one of the most analytically complex mass-produced products in the world. At Michelin Americas Research and Development Corporation (MARC), we design, develop, and industrialize tires for our North American customers.
Michelin's 100-plus year history includes a long list of tire innovations and "firsts". Its most recent achievements include the first "green tire," an advanced run-flat tire, the revolutionary PAX system and the first color high-performance tire.
We're looking for engineers, scientists and research professionals to design and develop tires and breakthroughs for new markets and applications using the Michelin Product Development Process. New R&D employees receive comprehensive training at our "Tire Design School", one of Michelin's flagship training programs.
The Michelin Product Development Process Product Development Teams translate technical requirements into product designs using computer models and simulation tools. They build and test prototypes on machines and vehicles, then refine and modify the product to further enhance and optimize its design. Final specifications are sent to one of our manufacturing facilities for industrialization and production. Product Development teams collaborate with many Michelin experts to bring a product to market including:
- The Materials Research group that provides new materials, rubber compounds, and manufacturing processes
- The Performance Engineers who develop performance test procedures and analysis techniques for tire/vehicle wear performance data
- Test Engineers who develop and design test methods, equipment and data acquisition devices
- The Competitor Analysis group that provides data on competitor products
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"I joined Michelin because I was offered a great opportunity with an excellent company that treated me extremely well in the hiring process."