Utilities Electrical Engineer

• Legal Entity:
  Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (0505)
• Referral Bonus:
  Yes
• Working Time:
  Full Time
• Job Flexibility:
  Onsite Job

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 segment 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.

In this role, you will budget, procurement, installation, start-up of Electrical Projects in the plant. Provide assistance in troubleshooting problem equipment within the Maintenance Department. Insure all drawings/prints are kept updated, all new equipment spare parts are set-up. Maintain plant interest in all projects for which outside or internal engineering in designing, procuring and starting up is required.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Development of all plant projects in which equipment changes are made to achieve production
• Support Maintenance in troubleshooting, repairing, replacing problem equipment.
• Review all capital projects for the area assigned to insure acceptability for production and financial justification
• Arrange for adequate/proper production and maintenance training on all new equipment
• Monitor all installation activity in area assigned
• Work with Project Management for all capital projects in assigned area to insure implementation is successful
• Review all design packages (Electrical, Electronics, Power Distribution) bid documents to insure accuracy prior to installation
• Write appropriation requests for all necessary capital replacement equipment and new capital equipment in assigned area
• Assist Planner in acquiring spare parts for all new and obsolete equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

NOTE:
May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

THE ENVIRONMENT

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as steel toes, hearing protection and eye protection where required.
• This role is within a climate-controlled facility

Basic Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related 4 year degree
• 5+ years in Manufacturing,
• Strong PLC experience in Beckhoff and or Siemens
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Continental is able to offer visa support and relocation for internal candidates.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Tire Industry experience

THE PERKS

• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employees 401k Match
• 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-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…