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 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display, and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics, and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.

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Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As a Technical Project Leader, you will be responsible for leading software and system level development, application, and validation of Electronic Suspension Systems (ESS).  You will be working as part of global engineering teams including Continental and its customers.

Managing legal, customer and internal system requirements for Electronic Suspension SystemsLead communication with all project groups and teams in ESS, plant, customer, and supplierUnderstand system function and capabilities to lead technical discussions and make project decisionsLeading project development through Continental’s release process by creating and maintaining necessary documentationCreating and updating project schedules considering development, test, release timing, and customer milestonesPlanning and monitoring of Functional Safety Management activities and documents

 

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical or Computer EngineeringMinimum of 2 years of experience in automotive developmentFluent in English (Speaking / Writing)Demonstrated problem-solving and communication skills, including customer interactionsAbility to lead the development of a projectStrong technical knowledge and fast comprehension of technical issuesKnowledge of vehicle mechanics, electronics, and dynamicsExperience in technical project leadershipExperience with vehicle dynamics, chassis, or suspension developmentExperience with Continental’s product development and release process

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Continental can offer visa support for individuals who hold an existing valid employment visa

Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

To be transparent about hiring for this position, Continental has identified a preferred candidate. This is not intended to discourage other candidates from applying for this position. Furthermore, Continental has not offered the preferred candidate the position. "Preferred Candidate" means either 1) the position is being performed by someone who satisfies the job's requirements or 2) a current employee has been identified as a successor through HR processes.  

This role is an internal-only position; external applications will not be considered for this role. 

Automotive current employees will be given preference in the candidate selection due to current hiring restrictions.

Additional Information

THE PERKS  

Immediate Benefits  

Robust Total Rewards Package  

Paid Time Off  

Volunteer Time Off  

Tuition Assistance  

Employee Discounts, including tire discounts  

Competitive Bonus Programs  

Employes 401k Match  

Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource Groups.  

Hybrid Work   

Employee Assistance Program  

Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional  development

And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!  

 

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 [email protected] 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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