Job Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Assist in programming, configuring, and troubleshooting Siemens PLCs and HMIs for mixing/compounding equipment
• Support troubleshooting of control systems, drives, and instrumentation to reduce downtime.
• Help maintain documentation of control programs and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate with engineers on equipment installations and process improvements.
• Learn and apply safety standards and company policies in all tasks.
• Support capital spending projects and implementations of new equipment
• Assist and support the implementation of Factory Talk and other automation software
• Work with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement projects
• Support and train maintenance technicians
• Support TPOC, Gemba, and 5S programs
• Training and coaching on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Camline, Iconics, WiriTec, among others, depending on the implementation package.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation, Controls Automation, mechatronics, or related engineering field
• 2+ years’ experience with control systems in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of electrical schematics and industrial networks
• Knowledge of PLCs, Allen Bradley, Siemens
• Strong willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willing to work on equipment and support the production and maintenance teams
• Demonstrated competency in basic use of hand tools, including multimeters
• Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• The ability to work support nights and weekend shifts as needed

Visa Sponsorship for Continental/ContiTech employees only

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• 5+ years’ experience with control systems in a manufacturing environment
• Extensive experience in technology development and implementation processes.
• Experience in Project Management.
• Experience in the implementation of standards and/or strategic projects.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.'

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