The Business Area Tires offers the perfect tires for a wide range of different applications - from cars, trucks and buses to special vehicles, bicycles and motorcycles. Through continuous investment in Research & Development, Continental makes a major contribution to safe, cost-effective and ecologically efficient mobility. The portfolio of the Business Area Tires includes services for the tire trade and for fleet applications, as well as digital management systems for tires.

Local functions in the Plant

• Introduction to technologies and machines in PLT Plant - department rotation, a deeper introduction to plant operation;
• Introduction to production processes, Rubber Technologies, Material’s flow and Components in order to gain in-depth operational knowledge about the production process;
• 4 months shopfloor experience including shift work;
• Manufacturing/Engineering projects within the plant;
• Rotations to other departments in order to get an insight into the collaboration of all departments;
• Establish and maintain a network throughout the plant.

Trainee pool in central

• Central projects (Manufacturing/Engineering, R&D, business perspective);
• Fulfill central training plan in order to gain technical knowledge, competencies and capabilities in the processes of the manufacturing environment and to develop an understanding of the tire business and structure;
• Establish and maintain a network with the central departments and international trainees.

Marketing & Sales

• 1/2 month in one of Continental's Marketing & Sales organizations;
• General overview about the overall M&S Strategy and the tasks & responsibilities of a M&S department;
• 1st hand experience by working together with direct sale in a tire shop / during customer visits.

• Profound theoretical background in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical);
• Intercultural experience through international internships or during semester(s) at an university abroad;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong ability in analytical/structured thinking;
• Advanced English (speaking & writing).

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.