Engineering Lab CO-OP

Company 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 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs more than 192,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.

The Conti Tech business area focuses on smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber and develops digital and intelligent solutions in future‑oriented sectors. In doing so, Conti Tech draws on its long‑standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services. The products, systems and solutions developed by Conti Tech are used both in the automotive industry as well as in railway engineering, machine and plant construction, mining, agriculture and other important sectors of the future.

Development Coop position will work in the quality lab and perform tests on conveyor belts and their components in support of continuous improvement and R&D work. The position will report directly to the lab manager and take direction on priorities from this position. Work will primarily be in the lab environment but will require interaction with the CBG manufacturing facilities to obtain samples, MDRs, raw materials, and any other items that are necessary to perform the requested tests.

Experience working around lab and manufacturing equipment preferred but not required. Ability to learn the detailed operation of various pieces of test equipment a must. In addition, must be detailed oriented in order to perform the tests with knowledge and record the results with accuracy. Detailed training will be provided for the specific tests that are required to be performed.

There is a portion of the job that requires the manufacturing of samples to work in the various lab test equipment. The qualified person must be able to use knives and other tools safely while completing this work.

Efficiency and accuracy in running the various tests will be required to satisfactorily perform the job.

Completion of 2nd year of college/university courses by Summer semester working towards BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree.

• 3.0 GPA
• Computer skills in Word and Excel.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week in the summer and a minimum of 10 hours per week during the school year.

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.

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