PLT Process Engineering Technician at Continental in Mount Vernon, NY

companyDescription Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. jobDescription The Process Engineering Technician will: Ensures that processes related to CM management are evaluated, analysis conducted, and results reported. Follow up on focus compounds that are showing higher-than-expected generation. Check sequence and ensure follow up with operators for high-CM risk compounds. Collect, record data and perform actions according to supervisor’s direction. Audit mixers running CM (consumption according to recipe) Ensure weight being thrown on belt in relation to CM consumption is according to expectations. Bulk area management: Direct the DWE truckers to make skids for critical compounds accessible Direct truckers to take critical CM compounds to 2nd floor (Z lift or mixing elevator). Coordinate with CM truckers in Mixing room. Close cooperation with Sequencing and Mixing supervision to ensure FEFO of CM as much as possible for production runs. Get input from Cycle counter where appropriate. Check age of CM in front of mixer to ensure consumption of old material. Ensure documentation of shift-handover including critical topics per shift. Ability to drive fork trucks (is preferred). Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored. NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed. qualifications Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED 3 years of manufacturing experience 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 posting. No relocation assistance is offered for this position Preferred Qualifications: Previous manufacturing experience or Associates Degree Environment Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/ guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing protection and steel toe shoes. New Hires will likely be placed on a shift that includes evenings and weekends. The job is within a non-climate controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise. Majority of work completed in a high heat environment. The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided. additionalInformation THE PERKS Immediate Benefits Robust Total Rewards Package Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Employee Discounts, including tire discounts Employer 401k Match Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups. Employee Assistance Program Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader! The starting annual salary for this role is $64,613 a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application. EEO-Statement: EEO / 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 for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, 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 800-821-2727. 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. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.