Continental · 5 days ago
Controls Engineer
800 W 15th St, Auburn, IN 46706, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expContinental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable solutions for automotive manufacturers. The Controls Engineer role involves supporting manufacturing operations by programming and maintaining control systems and drive technologies, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.
AutomotiveManufacturingRetailTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist in programming and configuring Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs for compounding equipment
Support troubleshooting of control systems, drives, and instrumentation to reduce downtime
Help maintain documentation of control programs and wiring diagrams
Collaborate with senior engineers on equipment installations and process improvements
Learn and apply safety standards and company policies in all tasks
Assist with capital spending projects and implementations
Work with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement projects
Support and train maintenance technicians
Support TPOC, Gemba and 5S programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation, or mechatronics, or related engineering field
Internship experience within manufacturing engineering
Working knowledge of electrical schematics and industrial networks
Knowledge of PLCs
Strong willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Knowledge of industrial safety standards
Good communication and teamwork skills
Willing to work on equipment and support the production and maintenance teams
Demonstrated competency in basic use of hand tools, including multimeters
Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
The ability to work on-call rotation during nights and weekends
Preferred
2+ years of experience with control systems (PLCs) in a manufacturing environment
Exposure to VFDs, servo drives, and motion control systems
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley platforms
Benefits
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!
Company
Continental
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
Aruna Anand
President and CEO, Continental Automotive, North America
Eva Lim
HRBP / Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
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