Control & Drives Specialist Technician

Continental

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San Luis Potosí, S.L.P., mx on site Until 9/19/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 21, 2026 Last posted July 21, 2026
Job description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. 

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal year 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 55,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.  

  • Ensure the reliability of machinery in accordance with the Company´s Safety and Quality requirements through best maintenance practices considering analysis of equipment performance information and plant production priorities.
  • Diagnose and repair issues related to PLC´s, HMI´s, VFD´s, servo drives and industrial control systems
  • Maintain and troubleshoot AC/DC drives, servo motors and motion control systems
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Industrial networks Knowledge. 
  • BSc. Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronic)
  • Experience knowledge of electrical controls, servos, DC and AC drives, PLC´s, pneumatics, basic mechanics, servo hydraulics, programming languages, communication protocols and measurement/control equipment and techniques.
  • Project Management
  • English level - technical conversational
  • Rotating shifts availability

Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture. Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes. #LI-AT1At

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About this role

Summary

Maintain and troubleshoot machinery, control systems, and industrial networks in manufacturing.

Job title

Control & Drives Specialist Technician

Experience level

null

Industry

tire manufacturing

Location requirements

San Luis Potosí, Mexico, on-site, with rotation shifts

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical controlsservosdc drivesac drivesplccommunication protocolsmeasurement and control equipment

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

plchmivfdservo drivesindustrial control
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Luis Potosi, Mexico

On-site City