eXplore Engineering trainee

Continental is a technology company that develops pioneering solutions for sustainable and connected mobility.

Founded in 1871, Continental offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, transport, and logistics. With sales of €39.4 billion in 2022 and around 200,000 employees in 57 countries and markets, we are a global leader in mobility innovation.

Our Tires business area provides a premium portfolio for passenger cars, trucks, buses, two-wheelers, and specialty vehicles. We deliver cutting-edge tire technologies, complemented by smart products and services that support sustainability. For tire dealers and fleet managers, we offer digital tire monitoring and management systems that help ensure fleet mobility and efficiency. Through our tire innovations, Continental contributes significantly to safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly mobility.

Local functions in the Plant:

▪ Introduction to technologies and machines in PLT/CVT Plant - department rotation, a deeper introduction to plant operation

▪ Introduction to production processes, Rubber Technologies, Material’s flow and Components in order to gain in-depth operational knowledge about the production process 

▪ 4 month shopfloor experience including shift work

▪ Manufacturing/Engineering projects within the plant

▪ rotations to other departments in order to get an insight into the collaboration of all departments​

▪ establish and maintain a network throughout the plant

Trainee pool in central:

▪ central projects (Manufacturing/Engineering, R&D, business perspective)

▪ fulfil central training plan in order to gain technical knowledge, competencies and capabilities in the processes of the manufacturing environment​ and to develop an understanding of the tire business and structure

▪ establish and maintain a network with the central departments and international trainees

Marketing & sales:

▪ 1/2 month in one of Continental's Marketing & Sales organizations

▪ General overview about the overall M&S Strategy and the tasks & responsibilities of a M&S department

▪ 1st hand experience by working together with direct sale in a tire shop / during customer visits

▪ Bachelor-/Master Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Process/Engineering or Manufacturing or Science

▪ First project management experience desired

▪ At least 2 months of International internship/study abroad/working in a muliticultural and international team

▪ Fluent English language

▪ Fluent Czech or Slovak language

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