Maintenance Technician I/II (E Shift / Nights )

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

Join the New Braunfels, TX team for the exciting journey of a new facility start-up (Greenfield). The $110 million facility will manufacture Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for automated and assisted driving. 

Join our climate controlled environment with the flexibility of working four days per week, then following with four days off.
Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing advanced troubleshooting of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, computer systems, custom machine software, and vision systems. Maintain production equipment: includes repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare part replacement identification.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
• Possess advanced knowledge of machine line operations, electrical configurations, and preventative maintenance. Including screen printer, surface mount machines, reflow ovens, x-ray, conveyors control, final assembly, inspection systems, robotics, paste verification, and scanners
• Possess advanced troubleshooting skills for electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical, computer systems, custom machine software, and vision systems
• Troubleshoot extremely complex machine, and investigate malfunctions to root cause
• Use schematics, machine specifications, manuals and standard operating procedures to determine tasks to be performed
• Ability to mentor, and train Operations personnel in proper machine maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques
• Continuous improvement of the maintenance process
• Work with engineers and managers for coordination of line moves, installations, and other improvement activities
• Assist in the development and refinement of preventative maintenance procedures for production and new technology equipment to meet plant standards and production goals
• Assist in the design and implementation of operational efficiency improvement
• Assists in performing machine process characterizations to meet plant performance and quality goals
• Support efforts to meet line product DPMO, OEE, and Scrap goals and equipment MTBF goals
• Participate in the advance process and quality planning (APQP) activities for new equipment
• Be proactive and promote teamwork between the technicians and production operators
• Interface; (support, assist, negotiate, consult) with: Engineers, peers, operators, supervision and management
• Understands and complies with all procedures pertaining to a given work environment; assists in designing improvements to the work environment

E Shift (Nights):
4 days on 4 days off, 9:30pm-8am

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or GED
• 0-3+ years repair or maintenance experience
• Excellent mechanical ability is essential regarding understanding of mechanics and troubleshooting
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints & electrical schematics in equipment manuals
• Ability to read and interpret electronic and pneumatic schematics
• Strong communication skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English

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 is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associates of Applied Science in Electronics or other technical degree or equivalent military training
• Experience troubleshooting electronic and electro-mechanical systems
• PLC programming
• Strong electronics background (ability to read schematics / use test equipment)
• Knowledgeable with using a computer program to control an electronic or electro-mechanical device
• Programming familiarity and use of various software packages
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints & electrical schematics in equipment manuals
• Programming familiarity and use of various software packages

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Required to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted,
• Must be able to stand for periods up to 10+ hrs.
• Must be able to push, pull (racks), reach, twist, turn, stoop, walk, and stand for 10+ hours
• Abili