Sr. Development Engineer

  • Continental
  • Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
  • Full Time
Company Description

THE COMPANY

OESL Automotive USA LLC is one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world and a leader in automated driving. Through our pioneering technologies and services, were changing the future of mobility to make it more safe, smart, and sustainable. Our Sun Prairie, W I location is seeking a Sr. Development Engineer to join our team. Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

THE POSITION

NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION UNDER THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF

LABORS PERMANENT LABOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Sr. Development Engineer, OESL Automotive USA LLC, Sun Prairie, WI:

Lead development projects for new rubber materials in the area of rubber compounds for OESL (Original equipment solutions) products. Coordinate change management for the approval of alternative raw materials, mixing locations and supply chain shortages. Provide support to different plants on topics of rubber extrusion and rubber mixing process. Develop new elastomer compounds according to market and customer needs. Drive development targets following PLC (product life cycle) methodology and enable series quotations of new materials. Continuously improve OESL rubber portfolio and reduce its complexity. Ensure regulatory aspects relevant for the area of responsibility (e.g. IMDS - International Material Data System, environmental safety and health, legal conformity). Create, adjust and implement R&D internal processes related to Material platform development area.

Telecommuting permitted up to 40%.

Full time employment, Monday Friday, 40 hours per week, $107,553.00 - $139,740.00 per year

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, and 2 years of Automotive industry experience.

Must have 2 years of experience in each of the following:

  • Rubber compounding;
  • Rubber extrusion process;
  • Rubber hose design;
  • Textile and hose applications;
  • Product management, product development and design, process improvement, product testing, or product validation; and
  • IATF 16949 (International Automotive Task Force);
  • IMDS (international material data system); and
  • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications.

Telecommuting permitted up to 40% per week.

Domestic and international travel required up to 10%.

Additional Information

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

To Apply, email resume to [email protected] with Job ID 242552 in subject line.

In compliance with applicable laws, OESL Automotive USA LLC is committed to employing only those who are authorized to work in the US. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as OESL Automotive USA LLC will not engage in immigration sponsorship for this position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This notice is provided as a result of the filing of an application for permanent alien labor certification for the relevant job opportunity, in compliance with 20 CFR 656.10(d). Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the Certifying Officer of the U.S. Department of Labor holding jurisdiction over the location of the proposed employment. Contact information for this office can be found on the Internet at or by contacting:

U.S. Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
Office of Foreign Labor Certification
200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N 5311
Washington, DC 20210

EEO-Statement:

EEO / 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 for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, 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 .... 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.

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Job ID: 487184535
Originally Posted on: 7/29/2025

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