Full-Time
Automation Staff Engineer
Posted on 12/15/2025
Continental
10,001+ employees
Automotive technology provider for mobility
No salary listed
Norfolk, NE, USA
In Person
Visa sponsorship limited to Continental employees.
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- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing engineering or related
- 2+ years of professional experience in various manufacturing engineering functions including Automation
- Experience developing and implementing automation solutions within a manufacturing environment
- Experience in project management/capital improvements
- Experience with troubleshooting and programming PLCs (Allen Bradley Siemens)
- Experience in a leadership to include leading in an ad hoc project team environment
- Visa Sponsorship for Continental Employees only
- Plan, coordinate, track, and ensure implementation of Plant level automation projects and ensure alignment with MPE and Plant targets and BA strategy
- Supports automation projects in the plant for process improvement
- 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 production equipment and systems for a specific area of responsibility
- Ensure implementation of CT standards for installation, start-up, validation, handover and improvement of all production and SC (i.e. intralogistics) equipment
- Communicating with lead roles in plant to push continued integration of automation at all levels
- Performs Gap analysis to identify opportunities on legacy equipment
- Maintain VSD and other living project documents associated with automation projects
- Maximizing internal & external customer satisfaction by demonstrating ownership, dedication towards ensuring high-quality results and process-orientation
- Owning the quality of all outputs in the dedicated responsibility area as process member or process owner
- Innovate and/or create solutions to support our corporate sustainability strategy
- Hands-on approach to establish an automation plan based off Hoshin, TPOC, and corporate objectives
- Implement the appropriate level of technology on production processes to ensure projects on-time and in-budget
- Hands-on execution of projects from conception to implementation with minimal direct supervision
- Support Equipment design (drawings & specs) (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, etc.)
- Assist development of business cases for capital projects
- Submit RFQs and purchase orders as required
- Manage project timelines and budgets
- Supervise contractors
- 5+ years of professional experience in various manufacturing engineering functions
- Experience in rubber and plastic production processes
Continental creates technologies and services that support sustainable and connected mobility for people and goods. Its offerings span safety, efficiency, intelligence and affordability for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. The company operates worldwide and generated €41.4 billion in sales in 2023 with about 200,000 employees across 56 countries. Its goal is to enable safe, efficient and connected mobility for people and their goods.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Hanover, Germany
Founded
1871
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Adjusted free cash flow surged 60.4% to €959 million in 2025.
- Leverage ratio improved to 2.0 after net debt reduction.
- Dividend increased to €2.70 per share for 4.8% yield.
What critics are saying
- Sales drop to €17.3-€18.9B in 2026 from declining vehicle production.
- ContiTech sales fell 5.2% organically in Q4 2025.
- US tariffs exacerbate Americas sales volatility and FX losses.
What makes Continental unique
- Tires segment delivered 2.4% organic growth despite market challenges.
- Acquired EMT Púchov in April 2026 for in-house tire mold production.
- Aumovio spin-off completed in 2025 streamlines Tires and ContiTech focus.
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Company News
Continental AG reported full-year 2025 sales of €19.7 billion with 0.8% organic growth, alongside adjusted EBIT of €2 billion and a 10.3% margin. The company proposed a dividend of €2.70 per share, representing a 4.8% yield. The tyre segment showed resilience with 2.4% organic growth and €3.6 billion in Q4 sales, achieving a 13.9% adjusted EBIT margin. However, ContiTech faced headwinds with a 5.2% organic decline in Q4 due to challenging automotive and industrial markets. Continental reduced net debt, improving its leverage ratio to approximately 2.0. For 2026, the company projects sales of €17.3 billion to €18.9 billion with an adjusted EBIT margin of 11% to 12.5%, whilst navigating anticipated declines in light vehicle production and challenging market conditions in the Americas.
German automotive parts maker Continental reported a net loss of €165 million for fiscal 2025, compared with a profit of €1.168 billion the previous year. Sales declined to €19.676 billion from €20.077 billion. The company's earnings were impacted by €1.2 billion in non-cash special effects from the Aumovio spin-off and planned OESL sale. Adjusted operating result fell to €2.035 billion from €2.212 billion, whilst the adjusted EBIT margin decreased to 10.3% from 11%. Despite the loss, Continental will increase its dividend to €2.70 per share, up €0.20 from last year. For fiscal 2026, the company anticipates consolidated sales of €17.3 billion to €18.9 billion with an adjusted EBIT margin of 11% to 12.5%, citing continued market volatility.
Continental has acquired Slovakian mold specialist EMT Púchov s.r.o, taking over all shares from majority shareholder Dynamic Design (Romania) in early April. The acquisition enhances Continental's internal technology portfolio, allowing it to independently produce tire molds for various applications. All 107 employees with specialized knowledge were retained. Grant Thornton's cross-border team from Germany and Slovakia conducted financial and tax due diligence. Continental reported a 2023 revenue of €41.4 billion.
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