Manufacturing Engineer – Automation & PLC Software

About the role

ContiTech, part of the Continental Group, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer in Nyíregyháza with expertise in machine and infrastructure maintenance and in machine and process automation. The engineer develops, extends, monitors, configures and troubleshoots manufacturing automation (PLC) software and is responsible for machines, infrastructure and manufacturing processes. The role is directly tied to the manufacturing engineering head, and the successful candidate should be experienced enough to need very little ramp-up time.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and extend PLC software tools for the Airspring production machine.
• Identify opportunities for automation within manufacturing processes.
• Provide support for real-time manufacturing software tools.
• Manage and improve operational infrastructure.
• Handle all relevant ME engineering functions for the dedicated production area.
• Respond to requests from the manufacturing facility, communicate follow-up with manufacturing teams and work with other groups to resolve issues.
• Take part in every phase of a project, from design, implementation and testing to documentation, deployment and production support.
• Help design and develop machine maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate with other technology groups on releases and upgrades.
• Work with production and process engineers, manufacturing engineers and remote support staff.

Required profile

• Mechanical, electrical or mechatronic engineering degree with strong automation skills.
• Fluent English, spoken and written.
• Experience in this area of development, with very little ramp-up time needed.

Required skills

• Siemens TIA Portal and STEP 7 Classic experience is necessary.
• SAP PM module knowledge is an advantage.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and machine safety is an advantage.