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Continental Automation Engineer - Conti Machinery Regional Service Center Americas in Mount Vernon, Illinois

Continental Tire has been around for nearly 150 years, we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Mt. Vernon, IL location is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Conti Machinery department. The ideal candidate has excellent communication and leadership skills, is dependable and accountable.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

  • Execution of tasks delegated by the RSC manager

  • Trouble shooting new or existing product problems involving designs, materials or processes at Conti Machinery (CM) equipment

  • Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve manufacturing processes or products to reduce cost, using knowledge of fabrication.

  • Apply continuous improving methods such a lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability or cost effectiveness.

  • Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.

  • Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance in CM machines.

  • Train production personnel in new or existing methods

  • Inspection of equipment and machines (CM equipment) Responsible for regional control and drives plant support in a dedicated functional area on an emergency case basis and for projects.

  • Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards for machine elements

  • Demonstrate extension and care of customer relationships in the region.

  • Other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related technical field

  • Willingness to travel 15-30% within the Americas

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5 years of work experience in Tire Manufacturing Process in relation with Siemens and Beckhoff and machines manufactured by CM

  • 1 year knowledge of Manufacturing applications like CTOO, Maintenance Framework, SFI and IT features for remote control as Barracuda.

  • 3 years knowledge and experience in Hardware/ Software Systems and programming especially in BECKHOFF PLC and System Manager, Twincat, Twinsafe, SIEMENS S7 PLC, SIEMENS Profibus, ProfiNET, Profisafe. SIEMENS drives S120, Hardware Manager, Diagnostic Software tools, Software interfaces SIEMENS HMI ( WinCC).

  • 2 years knowledge in E+L / BST Camera Systems and SW interfaces; SICK Safety System S3000 and C Programming.

  • 1 year experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Notes, Planner, etc)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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