C&D Engineer (Automation)

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 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 has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 55,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

Maintains and continuously improves electrical production equipment, electrical spare parts and Controls & Drives systems in the production area in order to reduce machine downtime, maintenance costs and scrap level.

Responsibilities:

• Raise awareness, ensure regular ESH training and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties.
• Transfer knowledge to all Electricians (Craftsmen) in order to ensure best maintenance practice for controls and drives systems.
• Support the startup of new equipment and ensure on electrical production equipment Control and Drives standards.
• Interact with supplier to maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment.
• Maintains professional and technical Control and Drives knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks. Train and participate to the evaluation of electricians in the area.
• Maintain an updated Control and Drives documentation in the area (electrical plants, troubleshooting guides,etc…).
• Protection, Creation of Backups and Maintenance of control system software, such as IPC's, PLC's, Drives, Communication Devices, etc.
• Ensures a proper diagnostic of electrical problems, repair and restart of production machineries of the area of responsibility in case of breakdowns.
• Manage Control and Drives equipment spare part in cooperation with Purchasing Department.
• Ensures the implementation of the local Maintenance strategy (focusing on MaintainME and including SAP PM, interfaces with other departments.
• Able to supports 24/7 for troubleshoot required by Remote access or On-site to fulfill production plans.
• Ensures and develop for Controls & Drives standards for installations or upgrades.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field.
• Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply.
• Had an experience with international contacts through projects, colleagues, and suppliers.
• 0-10 years of Controls and Drives (Automation) experience in the manufacturing industry, the tires business is an advantage.
• Experience in machine improvement, refurbishment, upgrade or installation projects.
• Has participated in Maintenance, Preventive & Predictive Maintenance.
• Had knowledge of Beckhoff PLC, Siemens PLC programming, Step7, Tia Portal, Win CC , SAP, Beckhoff PLC, Automation Network.
• Ability to read the electrical drawing.
• Good communicating of English.

What We Offer

• Free lunch, uniform and company transportation
• Housing allowance
• Performance bonus
• Provident fund
• Flexible working program
• Family health care program
• Group insurance (medical, dental)
• Inclusive and diverse culture
• Good health and wellness program (e.g., sport clubs, fitness)

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.