Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

We are looking for a motivated intern to support a large, global project within Continental Tires. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables through testing, structured issue management, and clear documentation. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an international project environment.

Key Responsibilities

Testing & Quality AssuranceSupport functional and regression testing activitiesExecute test cases and document results in a structured mannerIdentify, track, and help validate defectsADO Issue ManagementCreate, update, and maintain ADO (Azure DevOps) tickets with clear and concise descriptionsEnsure proper categorization, prioritization, and follow-up of issuesCollaborate with developers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issuesDocumentation (Confluence)Create, maintain, and improve project documentation in ConfluenceEnsure documentation is clear, structured, and up to dateSupport knowledge sharing across teams and stakeholdersCollaboration & CommunicationActively participate in team meetings and status updatesCommunicate effectively with international teams and stakeholdersProvide regular updates on progress and raise risks or blockers proactively

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Currently enrolled in a US accredited degree program for at least another 12 months and can dedicate 12 months toward this internshipStudent working towards a Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, or a related fieldAble to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during normal business hours (Mon-Fri)Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.8 or higherMinimum Junior standing or higherAble to come onsite to our Fort Mill, SC Tire HQs 3 days/weekStrong interest in software development processes, testing, and project supportFamiliarity with tools such as ADO and Confluence is a plusStrong Communication SkillsAbility to convey information clearly and concisely in an international environmentComfortable interacting with different stakeholdersIndependent Working StyleAbility to take ownership of tasks and manage priorities independentlyProactive mindset with attention to detailTeam SpiritCollaborative attitude with a willingness to support othersOpen to feedback and continuous learningTeam player with the ability to work in a multicultural environment

Additional Information

THE PERKS

Competitive Intern PayHands on experience with the teamProject ExperienceIntern Socials/MixersMentorship OpportunitiesCompany Lunch and LearnsNetworkingAnd more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening

Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

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 800-821-2727. 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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