Engineering Lab CO-OP

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC seeks a Development Coop to work in the quality lab, performing tests on conveyor belts and components in support of continuous improvement and R&D. The position reports to the lab manager and coordinates with manufacturing facilities to obtain samples and materials.

Candidates should be in the 2nd year of a BS program in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with a 3.0 GPA, and must be able to work 40 hours per week in summer and at least 10 hours per week during

Qualifications

• Completion of 2nd year of college toward BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3.0 GPA.
• Computer skills in Word and Excel.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week in the summer and a minimum of 10 hours per week during the school year.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on conveyor belts and components in the quality lab.
• Interact with CBG manufacturing facilities to obtain samples, MDRs, raw materials, and other items for tests.
• Record results with accuracy and maintain detailed notes.
• Manufacture samples for lab tests using knives and other tools, with safe handling.
• Learn the operation of various test equipment and perform tests as directed.

Skills

Lab testing

Detail oriented

Data recording

MS Word & Excel

Education

BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Testing equipment operation

Job description

Company Overview

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 2020, Continental generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs more than 192,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. The ContiTech business area focuses on smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber and develops digital and intelligent solutions in future-oriented sectors. In doing so, ContiTech draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services. The products, systems and solutions developed by ContiTech are used both in the automotive industry as well as in railway engineering, machine and plant construction, mining, agriculture and other important sectors of the future.

Job Overview

Development Coop position will work in the quality lab and perform tests on conveyor belts and their components in support of continuous improvement and R&D work. The position will report directly to the lab manager and take direction on priorities from this position. Work will primarily be in the lab environment but will require interaction with the CBG manufacturing facilities to obtain samples, MDRs, raw materials, and any other items that are necessary to perform the requested tests.

Responsibilities

Experience working around lab and manufacturing equipment preferred but not required. Ability to learn the detailed operation of various pieces of test equipment a must. In addition, must be detailed oriented in order to perform the tests with knowledge and record the results with accuracy. Detailed training will be provided for the specific tests that are required to be performed.

There is a portion of the job that requires the manufacturing of samples to work in the various lab test equipment. The qualified person must be able to use knives and other tools safely while completing this work.

Efficiency and accuracy in running the various tests will be required to satisfactorily perform the job.

Qualifications & Requirements

Completion of 2nd year of college/university courses by Summer semester working towards BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree.

• 3.0 GPA
• Computer skills in Word and Excel.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week in the summer and a minimum of 10 hours per week during the school year.

EEO & Equal Opportunity 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 [e-mail] 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.