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. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector 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 delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world's largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire sector employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Hoosier Racing Tire, the largest race tire manufacturer in the world, has continually promoted passion, pride, and success in the racing industry since 1957. Based in Plymouth, Ind. their state-of-the-art facility, including a fully integrated technology and R D center, is solely dedicated to engineering, designing, supporting, and manufacturing the over 1,000 different types of racing and high-performance tires currently produced. Instilled with the heritage of champions, Hoosier utilizes a model sales and distribution network to deliver winning results globally. Hoosier Racing Tire is a 100% subsidiary of Continental AG. YOUR TASKSThe primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: PLC Programming, troubleshooting, upgrade and project management of the plant systems and equipment. Composition, training, implementation and maintenance of documentation and machine control media of plant systems and equipment based upon upgrades, installations and task procedures.HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACTPlan, execute, and track equipment and building projects — including overhauls, upgrades, redesigns, and installations — ensuring all new and rebuilt equipment follow Reliability and Maintainability standards from conception to decommissioning.Coordinate with Plant Engineering to schedule labor, materials, and downtime needs; provide accurate project estimates and documentation, including drawings, BOMs, control programs, schematics, and updates to the CMM database.Support and enhance automation systems by installing, maintaining, and repairing automated machinery, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and robotics; perform troubleshooting, inspections, and preventive maintenance.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance, assist in commissioning new projects, and standardize equipment components and vendor selections for cost efficiency and reliability.Provide technical documentation and mentorship — creating clear instructions, wiring schedules, and BOMs for Maintenance; pursue ongoing training and mentor maintenance personnel on engineering and automation practices.Uphold plant and corporate standards by maintaining compliance with all safety, government, and Continental policies; accurately log work in SAP/PUMA, maintain a clean and professional workspace, and be available for coverage or overtime as needed.