Electrical Engineer Technician

• Legal Entity:
  Conti Tech USA, Inc. (2006)
• Referral Bonus:
  No
• Working Time:
  Full Time
• Job Flexibility:
  Onsite Job

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. 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.

Conti Tech 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 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), 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 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.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation or related field
• 3+ years Electrical Tech with PLC experience (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Strong Troubleshooting experience and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control logic.

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.

No Relocation is provided for this role.

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance
• Siemens PLC experience is beneficial but not required for the Lincoln facility.

• 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…