eXplore Tires Engineering Trainee

As a global player, Continental operates tire plants all over the world. No matter where you start, one thing is for sure: in just two years you will be working hands-on in real-life manufacturing projects.

Quality comes from experience so, to gain broad knowledge of tire production, you will start the program with hands-on experience right there on the shop floor.

After this initial experience, you will join other Manufacturing and Engineering Trainees for a 6-months stay in the Central Operations in Hanover. Participating in a series of stimulating projects you can get up to speed with the tire development process and our global Continental business model. Discover which technical trainings suit you best, develop your soft skills and build your network with visits to major Continental tire plants, customers and suppliers.

After that you will get to know your customer´s needs by spending half a month with one of our marketing and sales organizations in your home country.

Finally, you will be taking over a position in your home tire plant in the areas of Production, Plant Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Product Industrialization or Quality Management.

• Above-average Bachelors-/Masters degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic)
• Fluent in English its a Must 
• Relevant internships
• International experience (e.g. internships or studies abroad)
• Project experience desired
• Strong interpersonal- and communication skills, committed team player, eager to work in a multicultural environment
• Driven by passion, open minded and ambitious personality, high operational readiness
• Interest for the automotive industry.
• High willingness to travel during the program.

You are a hands-on person, loves to get to grips with the details, create, optimize and pay attention to quality? Build up your career and gain experience around our world of tire manufacturing through exciting projects and establish a unique network within our multicultural organization.

Dare to shape the future and take the first step towards a successful career in manufacturing and engineering at Continental by joining this eXplore Graduate Program.

Ready to eXplore?

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

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 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 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.