Senior Specialist Electrical Automation Manufacturing Equipment (hybrid)

Company Description

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 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.

Job Description

As an Automation Engineer, you will be joining a truly global team, while being connected to our Szeged Plant. 

You will drive electrotechnology for process and equipment development for core rubber technologies including mixing, extrusion, calendering, assembly, confection, curing, and finishing in cooperation with mechanical and process teams.

For machines with external sourcing, you define and review equipment specifications and support supplier selection, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and ramp‑up.

For machines with internal sourcing, you are deeply involved and share your following senior expertise with your project team:

• Planning electrical concepts, including the design of sensors, actuators and drive systems as well as the definition of operating, safety and digital interfaces
• Software development for programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Writing tender documents and evaluating offers in the field of automation technology
• Creating project and machine documentation
• Optimizing and adjusting control processes according to customer’s demands
• Commissioning production machines worldwide

You act as an electrical problem solver for complex process, equipment, and ramp‑up issues.

Furthermore, you support global plant launches, technology transfer, standardization, and drive innovation in electrical automation to enhance competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a comparable discipline.
• Good PLC programming skills (Siemens TIA, WinCC).
• Profound knowledge of hardware design for measurement, control, and regulation technology.
• Experience with motion control (Siemens Sinamics).
• Proficient in using MS Office applications.
• High level of commitment, quick learner, team player, and strong communication skills.
• Senior-level experience (typically 8+ years) in electrical engineering/automation, preferably within rubber or elastomer processing.
• Ability to work across disciplines, effectively combining electrical, process, and mechanical perspectives.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills in complex manufacturing and industrialization environments.
• High level of ownership, technical leadership, and the ability to operate independently at a senior level; fluent in English and willing to travel to production facilities (domestic and abroad).

Additional Information

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals

and much more...

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.