Product Test Technician - 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.

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.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Requirements

• Responsible for execution of test orders related to rubber to metal bonded and fluid products.
• Responsible for testing including DV and PV level testing activity 
• Testing products for safety, capacities, compliance, and performance
• Examining and investigating performance and design characteristics of products and materials
• Creating technical reports on findings and testing data gathered
• Communicate recommendations, observations, and advise relevant stakeholders
• Maintain lab and testing equipment as directed
• Implement changes in testing protocols as required
• Consult with senior management about test results
• Recommend technical and procedural additions to achieve “Best Practices”

 Basic Qualifications

• High School and or  GED
• 2+ years’ experience  in testing in a Lab/R&D environment
• Proficiency in testing procedures and protocols.
• Analytical thinking and abilities
• Report writing and document analysis skills
• Ability to work with data and numbers
• Problem-solving skills and decisive knowledge of appropriate testing methods.
• High mechanical aptitude and comfortable with industry-specific testing equipment and software
• Knowledge of testing equipment maintenance and safety procedures
• Ownership and action approach to all tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in destructive/non-destructive testing applied mechanics technology, or similar
• Experience with servo-hydraulic equipment or testing

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this role now or in the future

Relocation is not provided 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 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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