Manufacturing Engineering Internship

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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. 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.

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.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineering (Final Assembly) Internship at Continental is a once in a lifetime opportunity to support a new facility start-up located in New Braunfels, Texas. The $110 million facility will manufacture Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for automated and assisted driving. The Production Manufacturing Internship position is a developmental role to gain practical experience in the Production environment and support the needs of the department. In this capacity, the ME Intern will contribute to successful operations for the new facility site. This position is scheduled to last 12 weeks in length from May 18, 2026-August 7, 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Collect cycle time information, formulate, and implement improvement ideas in production area and in Logistics (Warehouse) operations
• Study and Design potential Production Layout improvements to increase efficiency within the Manufacturing department
• Implement LEAN concepts to the Production System (e-Kanban, Pull Systems, One Piece flow,…)
• Support improvement activities for OEE, Yield, Scrap and DPMO
• Support other Engineering duties and projects as assigned

OUTCOMES:
The Manufacturing Engineering Intern can expect to gain practical experience in a broad range of Manufacturing Engineering focused functions including:
The ME Assembly Intern can expect to gain practical experience in a broad range of Engineering focused functions including:
• Gain deep knowledge in different manufacturing procedures to optimize Production Processes. 
• Learn how to adjust and trouble shoot a variety of different production processes for automotive electronics
• Learn and apply various approaches to continuously improve production KPI’s

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited University Degree Program
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or other related studies
• 3.0 overall GPA or higher
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• 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 
• Ability to speak, read and write in English 

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:
• Once in a lifetime opportunity to gain new facility start-up experience
• Awesome employee discounts on travel, electronics, vehicles, tires, and more
• Holiday pay
• Experience working for a global industry leader!

Additional Information

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 fo