Application 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 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 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. 
 

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for prototype project plans for the associated customer projects
• Develop design concepts and design proposals in coordination with the customer
• Responsible for checking standards and customer specifications in terms of feasibility
• Successful completion of validation testing
• Proactively generate and implement cost reduction and margin improvement ideas for new or existing products
• Coordination of 3D modeling together with CAD and CAE
• Coordinate of 2D-drawings considering customer specifications and tolerancing requirements
• Conduct design reviews with multi-disciplinary teams
• Responsible for establishing a test plan and evaluating test results (DVP)
• Responsible for D-FMEAs and SCCAFs
• Assist in developing P-FMEAs
• Liaison with project managers to achieve project milestones
• Support the customer in finding application-technical solutions
• Technical coordination with potential suppliers (internal / external)
• Support the ContiTech Sales Team with new and existing product development
• Working with the Purchasing team to create and introduce new purchased parts
• Responsible for testing and working with the test department including evaluation of test results
• Work with the FMEA team on design reviews
• Assisting the quality department regarding customer claims
• Responsible for the RFQs from the customer

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
•    Immediate Benefits
•    Paid Time Off
•    Tuition & Employee Discounts
•    Annual Bonus
•    Employer 401(k) Match
 And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 2+ years’  experience  in application engineering or related technical function
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in/with multi-disciplinary teams
• Great problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong MS Office skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive industry

No Visa sponsorship or relocation is provided for this role

This role is an internal-only position; external applications will not be considered for this role.

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 [email protected] 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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