Electrical Engineer Technician M

Job Description

The Electronic Engineering Technician supports plant operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the electronic, electrical and control systems used throughout rubber compounding, mixing and finishing processes.

• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to think beyond equipment symptoms to identify true root causes. Some night and weekend support will be required as needed to support operations.
• Diagnose electrical and controls-related issues; support equipment repair, system restart, and stabilization during breakdowns within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provide controls and automation support using Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) PLC platforms, including but not limited to Control Logix, Compact Logix, SLC, Panel View, Factory Talk View SE, and Factory Talk Transaction Manager (FTTM). Responsibilities include troubleshooting, programming, commissioning, and ongoing support.
• Maintain and update electrical and controls documentation using AutoCAD to ensure prints and schematics remain accurate and current.
• Apply project management skills to coordinate work with contractors and internal maintenance and engineering personnel on controls and automation projects.
• Support modernization initiatives by upgrading legacy controls systems to ensure compatibility with Continental data collection, automation, and corporate software platforms.
• Support planning and implementation of new production lines, including layout development, electrical design, control panel layout, PLC programming, and HMI development.
• Drive increased automation and digitalization initiatives aligned with Industry 4.0 objectives.
• Monitor process performance and support new product ramp-ups, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
• Prepare, configure, and maintain plant electrical controls systems to interface with the Manufacturing Service Bus (MSB) and Continental corporate software platforms to enable real-time process data collection.

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance & Employee Discounts
• Employer 401(k) Match
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

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

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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• Associate Degree in Electronics…