Controls​/Automation Engineer

• Legal Entity:
  Conti Tech USA, Inc. (2006)
• Working Time:
  Full Time

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 Conti Tech 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. Conti Tech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces.

In addition, Conti Tech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Ensure implementation of investments based on Plant mission and goals planning (TPOC/VSD)
• Drive the approval of specifications and eCRs for investments of production equipment
• Ensure implementation of BA/Plant specific standard production concepts (incl. layout)
• Ensure implementation of BA/Plant specific automation strategy and concepts (incl. Smart Factory) and standards (mechanical; e.g. handling systems, machine loading / unloading systems
• Support the plant in implementation of automation projects and assist in BA reporting requirements
• Ensure implementation of Sector M&E standards related with production equipment and systems for a specific area of responsibility
• Ensure implementation of CT standards for installation, start-up, validation, handover and improvement of all production and SC (i.e. intralogistics) equipment
• Communicating with lead roles in plant to push continued integration of automation at all levels
• Performs Gap analysis to identify opportunities on legacy equipment
• Maintain VSD and other living project documents associated with automation projects
• Maximizing internal & external customer satisfaction by demonstrating ownership, dedication towards ensuring high-quality results and process-orientation
• Owning the quality of all outputs in the dedicated responsibility area as process member or process owner
• Innovate and/or create solutions to support our corporate sustainability strategy
• Hands-on approach to establish an automation plan based off Hoshin, TPOC, and corporate objectives
• Implement the appropriate level of technology on production processes to ensure projects on-time and in-budget
• Hands-on execution of projects from conception to implementation with minimal direct supervision
• Assist development of business cases for capital projects
• Submit RFQ’s and purchase orders as required
• Manage project timelines and budgets

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical/manufacturing engineering or related
• 2+ years of professional experience in various manufacturing engineering functions including Automation
• Experience developing and implementing automation solutions with in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in project management/capital Improvements
• Experience with troubleshooting & programing PLCs (Allen Bradley Siemens)
• Experience in a leadership to include leading in an ad hoc project team environment

Visa Sponsorship for Continental/Conti Tech employees only

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Experience in rubber and plastic production processes
• 5+ years of Automation and Controls experience in a manufacturing environment

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