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

THE COMPANY

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?

THE POSITION

You will be joining the Global Labs - Americas team focused on the mixing, vulcanization and testing of thermoset and thermoplastic compounds to support all product areas of ContiTech AG and primarily ContiTech USA, Inc. The safe optimization, maintenance, and calibration of test equipment is the core to the performance and quality success of this facility.

Essential Functions:

• Assure proper function of test stations and equipment.
• Maintain and optimize test station programming with global alignment between sister labs.
• Reading and interpreting test station data as it relates to the compounds under test.
• Have advanced understanding of test concepts used in the stations with ability to explain at a detailed level.
• Ability to interpret SPC run charts and provide informed guidance to Quality activities.
• Work closely with Quality department to identify root causes of issues discovered by test stations.
• Involvement / leading Chemical Hygiene activities as they relate to laboratory testing.
• Assure safety and quality procedures and methods are met.
• Provide training to all Technicians in proper material safety and test equipment functions.
• Assist Technicians and Quality personnel in troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of test equipment.
• Establish good working relationships with technicians and production personnel. Work closely with supervisors in all areas.
• Interface with internal customers as needed to support special testing requests.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition & Employee Discounts
• Annual Bonus
• Employer 401(k) Match
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering discipline or equivalent discipline
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficient communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong understanding of Quality processes and tools.
• Skilled quality/safety/mechanical /electrical /electronic/pneumatic knowledge.
• Excellent time management skills for high degree of efficiency and productivity.
• 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 opening.
• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and understanding of Quality and Safety processes and equipment.
• Strategic insight and vision relative to company goals and objectives.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / 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, 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 248.393.5566. 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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