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 2023, Continental generated sales of 41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets. ContiTech is one of the world's leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America. Are you ready to shape the future with us? We are looking for you to support our Business Area Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) in the Forensic and Benchmark Analysis team. As Forensic and Benchmark Analyst (m/f/diverse) you will support the global OESL segments by performing material and product failure analysis (FFA level 2 and 3), benchmarking of current vs competitor products in the market and supporting warranty claims. Your role will include the following tasks: - Problem solving to support field failure analysis (FFA) and claim management - Conduct benchmarking activities of current vs competitor products in the market - Lead and support chemical and material analysis for manufacturing issues - Track / monitor the status and results of department requests - Support the development of the global forensic and benchmarking processes / standards - Coordination of studies with universities and joint labs - Interfacing with serial product introduction (prototyping, serial production) - Maintain close communication with internal customers and material / product test labs to support activities - Minimum Bachelor degree in rubber / polymer technology, chemistry, physics, materials engineering, engineering or similar field of qualification - Profound experience with elastomer and polymer science - Knowledge of OESL products, materials and manufacturing processes - Several years experience within the automotive industry is preferred and some years of practical experience in material development, application engineering or product development is required - Know-how and experienced in project management and problem solving analysis - Very good English and good German language skills written and spoken - Analytical skills, ability to work autonomously, flexibility, good interpersonal skills, diplomacy, open-mindedness and very good communication skills - You like working together with people from other cultures all around the globe - Willingness to travel (approx. 25 %) Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome. The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:? - Training opportunities? - Mobile and flexible working models? / mobile work - Sabbaticals? - Discounts and reductions via our corporate benefits discounts for various brands from tires and fashion to leisure activities or technical products - Diverse and exciting tasks with a future - Good connection to public transport - And much more? Sounds interesting for you? Click here to find out more. (https://www.continental.com/en/career/working-at-continental/benefits/) ?Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (https://www.continental.com/en/career/working-at-continental/corporate-culture-values/diversity/) are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.