C&D Engineer (CU&FF) - Automation Engineer

Continental Tyres (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Pluak Daeng, Rayong, Thailand)

Rayong, Thailand

At Continental, we offer compelling tasks and a dynamic environment for smart and innovative people to bring their ideas to life – no matter where they are at in their career. Our diverse portfolio and expertise combined with your personal contribution, empowers us to successfully develop the most innovative mobility solutions for over 140 years. As part of our international team with more than 220,000 employees in almost 50 countries, you have the freedom of shaping the future in motion with us.

About this position

The C&D Engineer (CU&FF) - Automation Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving electrical production equipment and Controls & Drives systems to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime in the production area.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and continuously improves electrical production equipment, electrical spare parts and Controls & Drives systems in the production area in order to reduce machine downtime, maintenance costs and scrap level.
• Support the startup of new equipment and ensure electrical production equipment C&D standards.
• Interact with suppliers to maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment.
• Issue procedures and work instructions, ensure implementation of measures and maintain controls.
• Ensures a proper diagnosis of electrical problems, repair and restart of production machinery of the area of responsibility in case of breakdowns. Manage C&D equipment spare parts in cooperation with Purchasing Department.
• Ensures the implementation of the local Maintenance strategy (focusing on MaintainME and including SAP PM, interfaces with other departments, ….).
• Identifies, analyses and insures the implementation of potential Controls & Drives improvements (including costs savings, downtime and scrap reduction) on area production machinery in cooperation with other departments (Production, Quality, Purchasing).
• Maintain updated C&D documentation in the area (electrical plants, troubleshooting guides, etc.…).
• Protection, Creation of Backups and Maintenance of the control system software, such as IPC's, PLC's, Drives, Communication Devices, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor of electrical engineering or equivalent field.
• Had an experience with international contacts through projects, colleagues, and suppliers.
• 5 years of Controls and Drives experience in the manufacturing industry, the tires business is an advantage.
• Has knowledge of Beckhoff PLC, Siemens PLC programming, Step7, Tia Portal, Win CC, SAP.
• Has participated in machine improvement, refurbishment, upgrade or installation projects.