Controls Engineer

Gentex Corporation•Zeeland, MI

16d

About The Position

The Controls Engineer II develops, deploys, and improves Gentex automated manufacturing systems. This role provides expert-like support for new and existing automated systems and works with other engineers to standardize automated equipment and programming solutions. The engineer also supports manufacturing process development and trains production support teams during equipment or software launches. The position requires compliance with company policies and procedures, safety regulations, and safety policies, and the safe performance of all duties, including promoting a safe workplace.

Requirements

A four-year engineering degree, or a combination of education and equivalent controls engineering experience.
At least 3 years of experience designing, programming, or integrating automated equipment.
Experience with robotics applications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Action orientation, attention to detail, effective communication, teamwork, innovation, and honesty, integrity, and confidentiality regarding company matters.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical.
Experience with programmable motion systems and robotics.
Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics.
Exceptional troubleshooting skills and mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic aptitude.

Responsibilities

Provide professional, expert-like support for new and existing automated systems.
Monitor existing automated equipment and identify areas for improvement.
Develop PLC programs and software for new and existing equipment.
Create electrical and pneumatic schematics.
Evaluate and specify hardware and software for automated equipment.
Work with other engineers to standardize automated and programming solutions across similar equipment.
Support engineering team members in developing new manufacturing processes.
Educate and train production support teams during equipment or software launches.
Research and develop new solutions for automated equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with company policies and procedures and safety regulations, and safely perform duties while promoting a safe workplace.