HVAC Engineer - Tires

Company Description

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 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 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. 

Job Description

• Ensure reliable, safe, and efficient supply of all utilities for tire production. Responsible for hands-on technical activities (air treatment, HVAC, chillers, etc);
• Act as technical owner for full functionality of Air treatment systems, including cold plasma and direct operational support in HVAC area;
• Define maintenance measures and strategies, build OPEX & CAPEX needs;
• Support new equipment commissioning;
• Participate in hotline/on-call duty and ensure rapid, safe response to breakdowns;
• Ensure stakeholder alignment especially with Production, ESH (Environment, Safety and Heath) and Controlling.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or Automation Engineering;
• At least 1-2 years experience in the HVAC area;
• Experience with chillers, cooling water, ventilation, heating, and energy optimization;
• Basic knowledge of power distribution, gas, steam, water, compressed air, vacuum, cooling, and air treatment systems;
• Familiarity with Automation, BMS, SCADA, and metering/monitoring systems;
• Experience in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance;
• Ability to propose maintenance strategies, spare parts, and improvement plans;
• Skilled in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions;
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on safety, reliability, energy efficiency, cost, and production continuity;
• Understanding of legal, safety, environmental standards - is a plus;
• Project management experience - is a plus;
• Strong stakeholder management across departments;
• Minimum B2 English language skills;
• Advanced knowledge in MS Office (focus on Excel, PPT).

Additional Information

We offer the following benefits:

• 13th salary;
• Performance bonus;
• Christmas & Easter bonus;
• Seniority bonus;
• Flexible working time;
• Home office;
• Competitive salaries & benefits;
• Health & wellness (Life Assurance, Private Health and Dental Insurance, Sport; activities, Canteen, 24/7 Helpline with Psychologists etc.);
• Different discounts (tires, glasses, medical, shopping, etc.)
• Relocation bonus for non-Timisoara Residents;
• Professional development opportunities (in Technical and Leadership Areas);
• International Work Environment & Traveling Opportunities.

If this sounds like a perfect match for you and if you want to become the next supporter of our core values: Trust, for one another, passion to win and freedom to act - we are looking forward to receiving your application.

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