Continental

Controls /Automation Engineer

Continental$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
  • 2+ years' experience with control systems in manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of electrical schematics and industrial networks
  • Knowledge of PLCs, particularly Allen Bradley and Siemens
  • Strong willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Valid work authorization in the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in programming and troubleshooting Siemens PLCs and HMIs
  • Support troubleshooting of control systems and instrumentation
  • Maintain documentation of control programs and wiring diagrams
  • Collaborate with engineers on equipment installations
  • Apply safety standards and company policies
  • Support capital spending projects and new equipment implementations
  • Train maintenance technicians on control systems

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
  • Exposure to diverse projects in manufacturing
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Hands-on experience with advanced automation technology
  • Supportive work environment focusing on continuous improvement programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
  • Assist in programming, configuring, and troubleshooting Siemens PLCs and HMIs for mixing/compounding equipment
  • Support troubleshooting of control systems, drives, and instrumentation to reduce downtime.
  • Help maintain documentation of control programs and wiring diagrams.
  • Collaborate with engineers on equipment installations and process improvements.
  • Learn and apply safety standards and company policies in all tasks.
  • Support capital spending projects and implementations of new equipment
  • Assist and support the implementation of Factory Talk and other automation software
  • Work with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement projects
  • Support and train maintenance technicians
  • Support TPOC, Gemba, and 5S programs
  • Training and coaching on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Camline, Iconics, WiriTec, among others, depending on the implementation package.


Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation, Controls Automation, mechatronics, or related engineering field
  • 2+ years' experience with control systems in a manufacturing environment
  • Working knowledge of electrical schematics and industrial networks
  • Knowledge of PLCs, Allen Bradley, Siemens
  • 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 ability to work support nights and weekend shifts as needed

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT
  • 5+ years' experience with control systems in a manufacturing environment
  • Extensive experience in technology development and implementation processes.
  • Experience in Project Management.
  • Experience in the implementation of standards and/or strategic projects.


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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About Continental

Continental AG is a German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company. The company produces tires, brake systems, interior electronics, automotive safety, powertrain and chassis components, and other parts for the automotive and transportation industries. Continental AG was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Hanover, Germany. The company operates in over 60 countries and has over 233,000 employees.
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233,000 employees
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Founded
1989

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