Intelligent Automation & AI Specialist

Continental, a German multinational that offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transport. In 2020, it generated sales of €37.7 billion and currently employs around 235,000 people in 58 countries and markets. In 2021, the company celebrates its 150th anniversary.

Continental is seeking an Intelligent Automation & AI Developer to join the Americas Intelligent Automation Center of Excellence (CoE). In this role, you will work alongside experienced automation and AI professionals to develop, implement, and support innovative automation solutions that improve business processes and drive digital transformation across the organization.

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, and emerging Agentic AI technologies while supporting projects that deliver measurable business value.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop, test, deploy, and support automation solutions using approved automation and AI technologies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and project teams to understand business requirements and identify automation opportunities.
• Assist in the development of AI-enabled business solutions, including intelligent document processing, generative AI use cases, and workflow automation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for automation solutions and development standards.
• Participate in testing, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support solution monitoring and production support activities for deployed automations.
• Contribute to the development of reusable automation components and best practices.
• Participate in technical training programs focused on intelligent automation, AI, and emerging technologies.
• Work closely with senior developers and technical leads to build technical expertise and broaden automation capabilities.
• Support the CoE in evaluating new tools, technologies, and automation approaches.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in software development, automation, data analytics, or related technical roles.
• Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, C#, JavaScript, Java, or similar.
• Understanding of software development principles and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Familiarity with APIs, databases, and system integrations.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn emerging technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UiPath, Power Automate, or other workflow automation platforms.
• Exposure to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, or Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Experience developing scripts, automations, or integrations that improve business processes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
• Experience working with SQL and relational databases.
• Internship, co-op, or project experience involving automation, AI, or software development.

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