Manufacturing Process Engineer SMT

As part of the SMT Engineering team, assume manufacturing process ownership for Surface Mount Technology for the New Braunfels site, including solder paste printing, microdispensing/underfill, electronic component placement, and inspection manufacturing processes for new products.  Initiate and lead manufacturing continuous improvement activities to meet and exceed specific measurable goals for department safety, quality, productivity, scrap reduction and up time.

Job Description:
▪Supports new and existing Surface Mount Technology  including installation, programming, service contracts and equipment qualifications
▪Team with internal Continental teams to feedback/optimize product design and quality;
▪Manage concurrent projects to accomplish required team, department, plant and corporate goals

▪Develop, optimize, and maintain machine placement / dispense programs for new products;

▪Mentor technicians to achieve team projects and goals
▪Generate reports using production data for quality and performance evaluation;
▪Train operators and technicians on proper operation and maintenance of the machines;
▪Support Continental global TechNet & CCM teams;
▪Support other Continental facilities on projects and problems;
▪Monitor equipment hardware performance for opportunities to improve, including calibrations;
▪Monitor equipment software performance (cycle time, first pass yield, defects, false calls, escapes, etc) to achieve plant/production targets;
▪Interact with design, production and quality teams on process improvements

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering
• Knowledge of high volume manufacturing environments
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to train others.
• Strong verbal and documentation skills.
• Ability to create and execute work plans independently.
• Strong aptitude and experience with a PC.

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

Relocation is not available for this opportunity.

MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in a relevant engineering field.
• Knowledge of SMT equipment desired.
• Understanding of FMEA's 

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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THE COMPANY

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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WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition & Employee Discounts
• Annual Bonus
• Employer 401(k) Match
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!