THE COMPANY
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.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe, and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

This internship offers the opportunity to modernize critical regulatory records, improve facility organization, and support operational efficiency across the site. As a Maintenance & Engineering Intern, you’ll help transition legacy inspection records into digital systems, develop mapping and numbering tools that improve site navigation, and support space‑planning initiatives that directly impact daily operations.

• Digitizing Regulatory Records — Convert inspection documents such as pressure vessel inspections, railroad crossing inspections, and other compliance‑related records into digital formats for long‑term storage and accessibility.

• Preventive Maintenance Integration — Incorporate inspection frequencies and requirements into the preventive maintenance (PM) system to support timely scheduling and compliance tracking.

• Pressure Vessel Mapping — Create clear, accurate location maps for all pressure vessels to support inspections, maintenance, and regulatory audits.

• Building Numbering System — Develop a standardized building numbering system to replace letter‑based identifiers, improving clarity for employees, contractors, and emergency responders.

• Racking Layout Development — Design a racking plan using existing racking from another location, ensuring efficient use of space and alignment with operational needs.

• End‑of‑Internship Leadership Presentation — Deliver a polished, professional presentation to the management team summarizing your findings, recommendations, and project impact.

THE ENVIRONMENT

Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures and guidelines must always be adhered to.  Applicants must be able to work in a manufacturing industrial environment and be able to wear personal protective equipment such as safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Currently enrolled in a U.S.-accredited college, university, or technical school with a minimum 2.8 GPA.
• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Data Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and digital file organization tools, Outlook & Internet applications. 
• Basic CAD skills for mapping, layout updates and simple design tasks.
• Foundational design and project skills, including the ability to support racking layout design and communicate with external partners when needed.

Additional Details

• This is a paid, full‑time summer internship.  Internship dates are between May 18 - August 7.
• Relocation and housing assistance are not provided.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Sponsorship for employment visas is not available now or in the future for this role.

THE PERKS

• Competitive Pay
• Hands-on Experience with the Team
• Project Experience
• Networking Opportunity
• 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. 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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