Maintenance Area Electrical Engineer

The Company

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 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 has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.  

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HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Maintains and continuously improves electrical and C&D systems and spare parts in order to reduce machine downtime, maintenance costs and scrap level. Transfers knowledge and conducts training to personnel based on electrical and C&D skill matrix in order to ensure best maintenance practice for electrical and C&D systems. Supports the startup of new equipment. Supports all electrical and C&D maintenance activities 24/7 in order to fulfill committed production plans. Ensures, maintains and supervises C&D standards for all installations and upgrades of equipment including interfaces to Manufacturing IT Systems. Maintains continuous backups for all equipment's, controls remote access and supports change management. Interacts with suppliers to implement required electrical equipment upgrades. Troubleshoot Hydraulic system and provide root cause analysis for problems.

Assists Maintenance Area Leader in the management of the Area Maintenance department.
Ensures a proper diagnostic of electrical problems, repair and restart of production machineries of the area of responsibility in case of breakdowns. 
Manages C&D equipment's spare parts  in cooperation with Purchasing Department.

Identifies, analyses and insures the implementation of potential Controls & Drives improvements (including costs savings, downtime and scrap reduction) on area production machineries in cooperation with other departments.
Implements, Validates and Documents the hardware and software changes made to the Control Systems in accordance with Change Management Specification.

Provides training to the Maintenance Team and other C&D Engineers related to Control and Drive Systems including IT interfaces. 
Adapts training content according to trainees knowledge. Gives clear instructions. Answers questions or find another person who can do so. 
Motivates the trainees to try what they have learned.
Coordination with Training Department is required.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Engineer Degree
• PLC Programming Knowledge
• Minimum of 3  years of Maintenance experience

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Electrical Engineer
• Experience in machine installation/ modification (startup and commissioning)
• Siemens Step 7 Tia Portal

THE ENVIRONMENT

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as company-issued/approved steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. as needed in the required areas.  
• The job is within a non-climate-controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise.
• The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided.

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits 
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Of
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employees 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

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. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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