Technical Applications Product Engineer in Kolkata, India

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. Far beyond our roots as a rubber products manufacturer, we offer 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 industry and the furniture industry. As an Application Engineer for Conveying Solutions in APAC, you will play a critical technical role in defining, analyzing, and optimizing conveyor belt solutions for complex industrial applications. This position is designed for a talented, analytically driven engineer who enjoys solving real-world engineering problems and taking ownership of technical decisions that directly impact system performance, reliability, and total cost of ownership.

You will execute Application Engineering activities that support both short- and long-term segment strategies, enabling profitable growth and technical differentiation in the APAC market. Acting as a key technical interface between customers, sales teams, and global engineering functions, you will translate operating conditions and customer requirements into robust, data-driven conveyor solutions.

University degree in Engineering or Science, preferably Mechanical Engineering; Chemical or Materials Engineering will also be considered.

• 1–2 years of professional experience in application engineering, conveyor systems, bulk material handling, technical sales, project engineering, technical consulting, or R&D.
• Basic project management experience, ideally in a regional or international business environment.

An analytical mindset with the ability to structure complex problems, challenge assumptions, and justify recommendations using data and engineering principles.

Experience interpreting engineering standards, performing technical evaluations, or supporting failure and performance analysis.

Experience working in intercultural and interdisciplinary teams.

Strong communication skills and the ability to engage both technical and commercial stakeholders.

Work on large-scale, high-duty conveyor applications where engineering decisions have real operational and financial impact

Build a long-term technical career with clear development pathways

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