Maintenance Area Engineer

• Legal Entity:
  Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (0505)
• Referral Bonus:
  Yes
• Working Time:
  Full Time
• Job Flexibility:
  Onsite Job

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 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros.

Continental's tire sector employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. Are you ready to shape the future with us?

The Mechanical Area Maintenance Engineer supports reliable plant operations by ensuring effective maintenance practices, driving technical improvements, and supporting the Maintenance Area Leader in daily management of the department.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Support the Maintenance Area Leader with daily management of the Area Maintenance team.
• Ensure consistent mechanical maintenance best practices across all shifts and support hands‑on troubleshooting as needed.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and lead timely repair, restart, and reliability improvements for production equipment.
• Drive maintenance strategy execution, including TPM initiatives, SAP PM process improvements, and condition‑monitoring tools.
• Ensure full compliance with ESH requirements; promote safety awareness and lead proactive preventive actions.
• Identify and implement mechanical improvements and cost‑saving opportunities in collaboration with Production, Quality, and Purchasing.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation (AutoCAD plans, mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic drawings).
• Maintain professional technical knowledge through training and industry resources.
• Demonstrate strong initiative, organization, and teamwork; perform other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

NOTE:
May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

THE ENVIRONMENT

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as steel toes, hearing protection and eye protection where required.
• This role is within a climate‑controlled facility

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related 4 year degree
• 3+ years as an engineer in a Manufacturing environment
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Continental is able to offer visa support and relocation for internal candidates.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Tire Industry experience

THE PERKS

• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employees 401k Match
• 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.…