Technical Lead

Job Description

THE COMPANY
Continental Automotive is one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world and a leader in automated driving. Through our pioneering technologies and services, we're changing the future of mobility to make it more safe, smart, and sustainable. Our Auburn Hills, MI location is seeking a highly self-motivated and detail-oriented Technical Lead to join our team for Autonomous Mobility

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Summary
-Lead and drive the engineering team to deliver on time product releases meeting the maturity requirements of the project
-Technical leadership towards resolution of complex issues within or that span engineering functional disciplines
-Providing one face to customer and R&D leadership for all project technical content
-Track status of engineering deliverables, report out to management, escalate topics when necessary
- Plan, Assign, & Prioritize engineering activities on your project
--Raise resource/competence gaps through escalation
- Raise blocking points on teams ability to deliver through escalation

Core Responsibilities
Planning
Plan Technical Work packages (Content/Schedule/Quality)
Keep Situational awareness (Big Picture / Critical Path)
Identify downstream impacts of delays / issues

Risk Management
Look ahead and identify potential roadblocks / issues before they occur
Evaluate risks based on impacts (severity), occurrence (likelihood)
Identify risks early, implement mitigation plans, and communicate

Tracking/Reporting/Communication
Monitor and communicate engineering project status
Always ready to clearly and succinctly report project status/risks/issues/plan to solve
Clearly document and communicate technical issues, impacts, root causes, recovery plans

Technical Problem Solving & Root Cause Expert
Champion for Safety/Quality/Performance of Product
Resolution of complex issues that span engineering functional disciplines

Decision Making
Timely / Systematic / Logical / Data Driven / Risk Aware
Consider and rate alternatives
Always have recommendation and data to back up

Escalation
Solve problems as effectively and efficiently as possible
Involve support (escalate) as needed to ensure project success
Always bring clear description of issue, options to solve, and specific request
Clearly communicate impacts from decisions or actions taken

People
Maintain positive / solution focused / driven attitude
Facilitate Discussions/Problem Solving/Decisions
You succeed/fail through your team, treat them with respect Support, Challenge, & Hold your team accountable

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY• Immediate Benefits• Paid Time Off• Tuition & Employee Discounts• Annual Bonus• Employer 401(k) Match• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications:
- BS in Engineering, computer science or equivalent degree
- 5 + years experience in Engineering Role
- Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
- Willingness to build professional relationships with staff and clients.
- Excellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills.
- Good leadership skills with proven track record of leading teams or as a subject matter expert.

No relocation available for this opening

Preferred Qualifications:• Bachelor's Degree in EE, ME, CSE or CE• Customer Fronting experience • Previous Automotive or Software Development Experience • Led a team previously in Systems, Software, Algo, Test, Mechanical or Electrical Domains

EEO Statement

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

About Continental

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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services