Product Design Engineer - Technical

At Gentex, you’ll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.

Act as the Technical Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for assigned customer programs, leading technical communications, coordinating cross-functional activities, driving issue resolution, and ensuring successful execution of customer requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Experience with consumer electronics and display-related production methods preferred. Contribute to the discovery, development, and improvement of Gentex technology and engage in research and development, testing, and evaluation of novel technologies, processes, and/or applications. Experience with consumer electronics and display-related production methods preferred.

This position is working onsite at a Gentex facility in Zeeland, MI.

• Responsible for developing new materials, devices and/or processes that help to advance the company’s new and current product offerings.
• Assist in the solving of problems associated with production processes, materials and/or products as needed.
• Analyze competitor and related patents pertinent to the company’s initiatives, support patent filings and prosecutions and other related activities.
• Work with suppliers to find products or technologies which can improve quality, reduce cost, or simplify manufacturing.
• Document and analyze experimental data, including maintaining an accurate notebook and/or database of experimental results.
• Manage project teams, lead meetings, write minutes, track progress and report finding to senior leadership
• Perform various laboratory activities relating to research projects within the various R&D groups.
• When needed, aid other group members in the performance of their research and development duties.
• Work closely with key disciplines to smoothly execute projects.
• Coordinate assembly and testing of new products and/or processes.
• Participate in technical collaboration with members from other sections and/or divisions.
• Continue to learn and build expertise in a particular technical field, providing consulting to others as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Analytical thinking - Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
• Nimble learning – Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning experiences.
• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Problem solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.
• Communicating effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
• Building teams - Working with staff to strengthen the team. Leading by example and going beyond the expected to ensure the success of all involved.
• Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, Mathematics or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant research experience.
• Proven creativity and strong problem-solving abilities and track record.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Master’s degree or a PhD in Engineering, Science or a related field.
• Ability to quickly comprehend and apply new technology and be proactive.
• Demonstrated technical interdisciplinary skills.
• Project management skills.
• Knowledge of statistics and data analysis, particularly using programming languages such as Python or R.
• Ability to communicate with those with different types and levels of skills.
• Motivated by discovery and problem solving moderated by a developing business sense.