Controls /Automation Engineer

Continental•Mount Pleasant, IA

13h

About The Position

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 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets. Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Assist in programming, configuring, and troubleshooting Siemens PLCs and HMIs for mixing/compounding equipment Support troubleshooting of control systems, drives, and instrumentation to reduce downtime. Help maintain documentation of control programs and wiring diagrams. Collaborate with engineers on equipment installations and process improvements. Learn and apply safety standards and company policies in all tasks. Support capital spending projects and implementations of new equipment Assist and support the implementation of Factory Talk and other automation software Work with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement projects Support and train maintenance technicians Support TPOC, Gemba, and 5S programs Training and coaching on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Camline, Iconics, WiriTec, among others, depending on the implementation package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation, Controls Automation, mechatronics, or related engineering field
2+ years’ experience with control systems in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of electrical schematics and industrial networks
Knowledge of PLCs, Allen Bradley, Siemens
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 support nights and weekend shifts as needed
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.

Nice To Haves

5+ years’ experience with control systems in a manufacturing environment
Extensive experience in technology development and implementation processes.
Experience in Project Management.
Experience in the implementation of standards and/or strategic projects.

Responsibilities

Assist in programming, configuring, and troubleshooting Siemens PLCs and HMIs for mixing/compounding equipment
Support troubleshooting of control systems, drives, and instrumentation to reduce downtime.
Help maintain documentation of control programs and wiring diagrams.
Collaborate with engineers on equipment installations and process improvements.
Learn and apply safety standards and company policies in all tasks.
Support capital spending projects and implementations of new equipment
Assist and support the implementation of Factory Talk and other automation software
Work with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement projects
Support and train maintenance technicians
Support TPOC, Gemba, and 5S programs
Training and coaching on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Camline, Iconics, WiriTec, among others, depending on the implementation package.