Controls Engineer

Job Description

We’re looking for a motivated team member who is eager to grow, learn, and make an impact. This role is a great opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career and apply their existing skills in new ways. We value curiosity, adaptability, and a strong desire to continue developing professionally. If you’re passionate about learning and contributing to a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you will support our manufacturing operations. This role will assist in programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining control systems and drive technologies under the guidance of senior engineers. The ideal candidate has foundational knowledge of Allen‑Bradley PLCs and a strong interest in industrial automation.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

• Assist in programming and configuring Allen‑Bradley PLCs and HMIs for compounding equipment
• Support troubleshooting of control systems, drives, and instrumentation to reduce downtime.
• Help maintain documentation of control programs and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on equipment installations and process improvements.
• Learn and apply safety standards and company policies in all tasks.
• Assist with capital spending projects and implementations
• Work with cross‑functional teams for continuous improvement projects
• Support and train maintenance technicians
• Support TPOC, Gemba and 5S programs

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance & Employee Discounts
• Employer 401(k) Match
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

EEO-Statement:

EEO / 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 for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, 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.

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WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation, or mechatronics, or related engineering field
• Internship experience within manufacturing engineering
• Working knowledge of electrical schematics and industrial networks
• Knowledge of PLCs
• 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 abilityto workon‑call rotation during nights and weekends.

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