Continental
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Electrical Engineer

Pay
$96,805 per year
Location
Mount Vernon, IL
Listed
4 days ago

About the role

The Electrical Engineer will

Design, budget, procurement, installation, start-up of electrical projects in the plant. Provide assistance in troubleshooting problem equipment with Maintenance Department. Ensure all drawings/prints are kept updated, all new equipment spare parts are set-up. Maintain plant interest in all projects for which outside or internal engineering in designing, procuring and starting up is required.

  • Development of all plant projects in which equipment changes are made to achieve production.
  • Support Maintenance in troubleshooting, repairing, replacing problem equipment.
  • Review all capital projects for the area assigned to ensure acceptability for production and financial justification.
  • Arrange for adequate/proper production and maintenance training on all new equipment.
  • Monitor all installation activity in area assigned.
  • Responsible for all capital projects in assigned area to ensure implementation is successful.
  • Review all design packages (Electrical, Electronics, Power Distribution) bid documents to ensure accuracy prior to installation.
  • Write appropriation requests for all necessary capital replacement equipment and new capital equipment in assigned area.
  • Assist Planner in acquiring spare parts for all new and obsolete equipment.
  • Perform other duties as directed by the Engineering Manager.
  • 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.

Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 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 Requirements

  • Engineering experience in tire production

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.
  • 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.

Additional Information: 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 $96,805 a year.
  • Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations
  • Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About the Company

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.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

Read the original posting

From Continental's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 5, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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