Automation/Controls Engineer

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 preliminary sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 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 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America. In this role you will plan, coordinate, track, and ensure implementation of Plant level automation projects. (e.g. investment projects, performance improvement and cost saving initiatives in order to meet the defined MPE and Plant targets and contribute to the achievement of the BA strategy. Supports automation projects in the plant for process improvement HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Ensure implementation of investments based on Plant mission and goals planning (TPOC/VSD) Drive the approval of specifications and eCRs for investments of production equipment Ensure implementation of BA/Plant specific standard production concepts (incl. layout) Ensure implementation of BA/Plant specific automation strategy and concepts (incl. Smart Factory) and standards (mechanical; e.g. handling systems, machine loading / unloading systems Support the plant in implementation of automation projects and assist in BA reporting requirements Ensure implementation of Sector M&E standards related with p