About this role
Company Description
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 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 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.
Job Description
Continental’s digital capabilities are growing every day. Our Tires Manufacturing IT Competence Center drives the digitization of our tire plant’s processes – and we want you to join us!
We analyze business requirements and transform them into the latest digital processes and systems. This enables Continental’s Tire business to continuously improve production performance and quality results in order to meet customer requirements.
Our team of the Solution Development Center (SDC) develops, implements and supports automation solutions for our tire plants worldwide. By joining the Support & Consulting team, you will be responsible for the implementation and support of our Manufacturing Execution System in our production in all Continental Tire factories around the world. You will be part of a motivated IT team supporting digitalization and Industry 4.0 projects and activities on global scale.
As IT Consultant manufacturing Systems these will be your main responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of our digitalization solutions during roll-out activities in the plants world-wide;
- Installation, configuration and commissioning of the MES (Manufacturing Execution System);
- Execute integration tests and work together with other departments on business acceptance tests;
- Provide training to local key users, local IT and engineering employees;
- Responsible for 2nd level IT remote support for productive MES applications, consult and execute measures to improve the stability and reliability of the overall solution;
- Consult the business departments in optimization and optimal use of the standard solution provided
If you love to create and improve digital solutions and drive them from idea to implementation, Continental is the perfect match for you.
Qualifications
- Academic degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or similar;
- Experience with databases and SQL (MS SQL Server is a plus);
- Programming skills (C#) and knowledge in OPC / PLC technology, is preferred;
- Implementation experience with IT systems / manufacturing systems, is preferred;
- Proficient English language skills (written and spoken);
- Collaborative mind-set and good communication skills;
- Intercultural sensitivity;
- Willingness to international travelling (up to 30%).
Additional Information
Our offer:
- Integration in a challenging and international work environment;
- Flexible working model;
- Collaborative working style;
- Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training;
- Opportunity to make a difference.
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. All kind of applications are welcome.
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Other facts
About Continental
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 sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.
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What you'll do
- The IT Consultant will support the implementation of digitalization solutions and provide training to local key users and IT staff. They will also be responsible for 2nd level IT remote support for MES applications and consult on optimizing the use of standard solutions.
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