R&D Developer Automotive Films

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Developer is responsible for the successful completion of development projects and serves as a technical expert within the development team. The role contributes to state‑of‑the‑art material knowledge, supports novel ideas and innovations, and provides technical consultation to project teams, peers, and customers. The position emphasizes hands‑on material, formulation, and product development, with direct involvement in execution, validation, and technical problem solving.

Key Targets of the Role

• Successful execution of assigned development projects within defined time, cost, and quality targets
• Technical ownership of material formulations, product constructions, and development results
• Contribution to regional product knowledge and development capability
• Support of customer‑ and market‑driven development activities

Internal & External Interfaces

Internal:
Research, Sales, Design, Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Laboratories, Marketing, Human Relations, Management Systems

External:
Customers, suppliers, strategic technology partners, industry and regulatory bodies

Areas of Responsibility & Main Tasks

• Contribute to new developments within the development team
• Maintain assigned aspects of the product portfolio
• Define standard constructions for customers and support transfer to other regions or technical centers
• Ensure fit‑for‑purpose solutions and time‑to‑market performance
• Perform product benchmarking
• Identify and support strategic technology partnerships

• Lead technical development projects
• Act as a technical expert within project teams
• Own material formulations and product constructions
• Perform and coordinate development testing and validation
• Ensure robust and repeatable development outcomes

• Complete product developments within defined quality, cost, and timing frameworks
• Safeguard product robustness and standardization requirements
• Support smooth product and construction launches
• Propose continuous optimization within the regional product lifecycle process

• Contribute to innovation through cross‑functional collaboration
• Apply polymer and material expertise to solve technical challenges
• Support internal and external interfaces as a technical specialist

• Work in compliance with quality guidelines, legal requirements, and safety regulations
• Ensure development results meet customer and product expectations
• Maintain appropriate technical documentation, approvals, and records

• Provide technical support and consultation to cross‑functional teams
• Support customer‑specific development requests
• Participate in customer discussions where technical input is required

THE PERKS

• Competitive Pay
• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Program
• Employer 401(k) Match
• On‑Site Gym
• And 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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