Continental Tire the Americas

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.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

Job Description

In Research and Development Tires machines for tire testing are developed, set up, commissioned and maintained at locations around the world. In this context, complex software systems are developed for the area of global Tire testing. We are looking for a software engineer (m/f/diverse) with the following main tasks:

• Designing, developing, improving and maintenance of software systems for Continental Tires Testing centers locally and worldwide, regarding the complete tire testing process
• Installation, improvement and maintenance of hardware and software systems implemented in testing machines and equipment at a local and global level
• Cooperation of software development and maintenance support activities with local and external IT service providers
• Support and guidance for global Tire testing colleagues regarding new software products, including manuals and trainings

The position is to be filled for a limited period of one year as part of a parental leave replacement.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in technical computer science, IT, mechanical engineering, electrical engineer or similar
• Ideally, a profound technical background
• Good programming skills in the programming language Java and knowledge in web technology
• Basic knowledge in Python preffered
• Knowledge in Database Management
• Knowledge of network technologies
• Profound Experience working with Linux and Windows preferred
• Basic knowledge in the field of measurement technology and calibrations
• Very good German and good English language skills, both spoken and written
• Goal, customer and quality-oriented thinking with simultaneous solution-oriented approach
• Excellent ability to work in a team
• Willingness to travel (ca. 5%)

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

We want our employees to do well with us. That's why we offer them not only an exciting job in an international technology group, but also numerous additional offers such as flexible and hybrid working, sabbaticals and other benefits. Click here to find out more.

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