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Tire Development Engineer II - TLD REPLACEMENT AMERICAS
Continental Automotive Systems INC · 🇺🇸 Púchov, Trenčiansky kraj, SK
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 1 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Nov 2025) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 17 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Continental Automotive Systems INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Sr Systems Engineer - Kbgfjg241952-3” (Mechanical Engineers) in MI: $131k–$131k, median $131k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Continental Automotive Systems INC
The US Department of Labor certified 1 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Nov 2025) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 17 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY! **Key Responsibilities:** • Develop new summer and all-weather tire products for Continental, General Tire, and private brand portfolios, specifically tailored to meet Americas segment customer requirements and market specifications • Assume complete ownership of product development lifecycle, from initial concept through market introduction and commercialization • Ensure quality assurance and performance optimization of existing product lines through continuous monitoring and evaluation • Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, detailed specifications, and professional presentations for new product offerings • Lead market launch initiatives and coordinate product introduction strategies across the Americas region • Identify, evaluate, and implement quality improvement measures and process enhancements within tire manufacturing lines • Coordinate and oversee testing protocols, including test execution, data analysis, and comprehensive evaluation of results • Drive value creation and operational efficiency initiatives across assigned product portfolios • Lead cross-functional project teams and collaborate with Continental departments worldwide to achieve strategic objectives • Manage project timelines, departmental tasks, and coordinate planning activities to ensure successful execution • Maintain strong working relationships with international manufacturing facilities to support production requirements and continuous improvement • Collaborate effectively with R&D departments globally to integrate technical expertise and drive innovation **Required Qualifications:** • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., mechanical engineering, materials science, or related scientific field) • Proficiency in English language, including reading, writing, and verbal communication • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, international team environments • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across organizational boundaries • Project management or technical leadership experience • Experience in product development or tire engineering • Innovative thinking with demonstrated ability to challenge conventional approaches and drive continuous improvement • Experience coordinating with manufacturing or production facilities • Flexible working hours and home office policy • Personalized career growth – Wide range of trainings – IT skills, language education, soft skills.. • Freedom to act within position responsibilities - Let your ideas shape the future • Attendance bonus (1000€/year) • Contribution to pension system • Additional salaries (Holiday & Christmas bonuses) • Extra holiday based on length of your stay within Continental • Canteen directly on-site (only 1,30€ per menu) • Financial contributions for baby birth, jubilee, etc. • Purchase of tires for discounted price • Modern work environment, ergonomic equipment (adjustable working table, etc.) • Financial support for relax and wellness activities Initial salary (depends on experience and skills of the candidate) Salary increase within the knowledge and experience. Target salaty: T11 Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application. FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY! Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.