Company DescriptionContinental 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.ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental group sector offers its customers reliable, 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 sector and the furniture industry. With about 20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0 billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South AmericaJob DescriptionWe are seeking an Associate IT Consultant for our Service Desk team in Timișoara, Romania. In this role, you will serve as a first-line technical support professional, providing efficient and customer-focused IT assistance to our organization's end users. You will be responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues while maintaining a professional and supportive demeanor. This position requires fluent German language skills to support our diverse client base.Provide first-level technical support to end users via phone, email, and ticketing systemsTroubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues in a timely mannerDocument all support interactions accurately in the ticketing system and maintain detailed recordsEscalate complex technical issues to senior support staff or specialized teams when necessaryAssist with user onboarding and provide technical guidance on company systems and applicationsPerform routine maintenance tasks and system updates as directedCommunicate technical information clearly to non-technical users in a patient and supportive mannerMaintain a professional demeanor while managing multiple support requests and prioritizing workloadCollaborate with team members to share knowledge and improve service desk processesFollow established IT policies, procedures, and security protocolsQualificationsFluent German language skills (written and verbal); English proficiency is also requiredProven experience in IT service desk, help desk, or technical support rolesStrong knowledge of Windows operating systems and basic IT infrastructureExperience with ticketing systems and service desk management toolsExcellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with a detail-oriented approachStrong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindsetAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple prioritiesProblem-solving abilities and willingness to learn new technologiesPreferred: ITIL certification or foundational knowledge of IT Service ManagementPreferred: Experience with remote support tools and enterprise systemsPreferred: Additional language capabilities beyond German and EnglishAdditional InformationWhat we offer:The 13-th salary – Paid once a year, in December;Meal tickets - With a value of 40 Ron;Private Health Insurance – Health is the most important, so we offer you a medical subscription through Signal Iduna;Referral bonuses - We encourage colleagues to refer new candidates to us and, at the same time, to get the chance to receive a bonus;Bookster – Feed your body and your mind. You can borrow books and you’ll receive them at the office;Sports benefits- It’s important to stay active, so we offer you the 7Card;Discounts at our partners – We collaborate with different vendors, and we receive discounts for various products/ services like rubbers, restaurants, kindergartens, etc;System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas – We have an internal improvement program (Continental Idea Management) that gives you the opportunity to come up with ideas and to be honored with an attractive bonus (this is established by the CIM team according to your improvement idea);Happy days – If you or your child is getting married, or you become a parent, you receive some extra free days;Life events celebration - If your family is growing, we praise your newborn with a bonus;Unfortunate events - In case of unhappy events in your life, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case by-case basis);Extra vacation days – You begin with 22 vacation days/year, and starting with the 3rd year with us, we offer you 1 more day of vacation and. We reward employees who reach 15 and 20 years within the company with another day of vacation, reaching a maximum of 29 days.Professional development - Many opportunities to develop yourself within the company;Diversity and multicultural mindset - We encourage you to join us no matter who, where, or what you are. We have colleagues from different nations and a variety of languages are spoken in our company. Show more Show less