Application Engineer for Conveyor Product

Continental Group Sector ContiTech; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Group Sector ContiTech in India seeks an Application Engineer for Conveyor Solutions to design and optimize belt systems for demanding industrial applications.

You will act as technical interface between customers, sales and global engineering, applying data-driven analysis to improve performance and total cost of ownership.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or Science, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
• 1–2 years of experience in application engineering or related fields.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and analytical reasoning.
• Basic project management experience.
• Experience with conveyor belt systems or heavy industrial applications.
• Ability to structure complex problems using data.
• Experience interpreting standards or conducting evaluations.
• Experience working in intercultural teams.
• Strong communication with technical and commercial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define, analyze and optimize conveyor belt solutions for complex applications.
• Translate operating conditions into robust conveyor solutions for customers.
• Interface between customers, sales teams and global engineering.
• Own technical decisions impacting performance and total cost of ownership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Engineering fundamentals

Communication skills

Cross-cultural teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Application Engineer for Conveyor Product

• Full-time
• Legal Entity: Phoenix Conveyor Belt India Private Ltd. (0878)
• Working Time: Full Time

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. In2023, Continental generatedpreliminary sales of€41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in56 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world's leading industry experts. Far beyond our roots as a rubber products manufacturer, we offer connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food industry and the furniture industry.As a group sector of Continental, ContiTech currently employs more than 40,000 people in 40 countries and regions and is active as a global industrial partner in Asia, Europe, North America and South America.

As an Application Engineer for Conveying Solutions in APAC, you will play a critical technical role in defining, analyzing, and optimizing conveyor belt solutions for complex industrial applications. This position is designed for a talented, analytically driven engineer who enjoys solving real-world engineering problems and taking ownership of technical decisions that directly impact system performance, reliability, and total cost of ownership.

You will execute Application Engineering activities that support both short- and long-term segment strategies, enabling profitable growth and technical differentiation in the APAC market. Acting as a key technical interface between customers, sales teams, and global engineering functions, you will translate operating conditions and customer requirements into robust, data-driven conveyor solutions.

We are seeking a technically strong, analytical engineer with a genuine interest in conveyor systems and industrial applications.

Required qualifications:

• University degree in Engineering or Science, preferably Mechanical Engineering; Chemical or Materials Engineering will also be considered.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in application engineering, conveyor systems, bulk material handling, technical sales, project engineering, technical consulting, or R&D.
• Strong engineering fundamentals with the ability to apply analytical reasoning to complex, real-world applications.
• Basic project management experience, ideally in a regional or international business environment.

Preferred qualifications and attributes:

• Exposure to conveyor belt systems, mining, ports, power generation, cement, or heavy industrial applications.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to structure complex problems, challenge assumptions, and justify recommendations using data and engineering principles.
• Experience interpreting engineering standards, performing technical evaluations, or supporting failure and performance analysis.
• Experience working in intercultural and interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage both technical and commercial stakeholders.

Why Join ContiTech?

• Work on large-scale, high-duty conveyor applications where engineering decisions have real operational and financial impact
• Develop deep subject-matter expertise in conveying solutions within a globally recognized engineering organization
• Apply analytical thinking and engineering judgement, not generic solutions
• Gain regional APAC exposure while collaborating with global experts
• Build a long-term technical career with clear development pathways