Smart Factory Engineering Technician

Continental • Mount Pleasant, IA

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About The Position

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. ContiTech 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. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Support the engineering team with design, development, installation, and implementation in the operation or improvement of the Manufacturing IT Applications Coordinate and support all activities related to the implementation of the Smart Factory concept within the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) area Prepare and maintain the necessary resources to provide support in the event of system failures. Supporting the implementation of action plans for the continuous improvement of all relevant manufacturing engineering processes. Support in developing and training the maintenance and engineering personnel in the area of Manufacturing Execution Systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment: in either IT, Maintenance, or Automation
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work across all areas of manufacturing
• Strong skills in IT systems and software related to manufacturing
• Understanding of automation systems.
• 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 provided for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering team with design, development, installation, and implementation in the operation or improvement of the Manufacturing IT Applications
• Coordinate and support all activities related to the implementation of the Smart Factory concept within the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) area
• Prepare and maintain the necessary resources to provide support in the event of system failures.
• Supporting the implementation of action plans for the continuous improvement of all relevant manufacturing engineering processes.
• Support in developing and training the maintenance and engineering personnel in the area of Manufacturing Execution Systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED