Controls Engineer: Robotics Focus

Gentex Corporation•Zeeland, MI

About The Position

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. The Controls Engineer will develop, deploy, and improve Gentex automated manufacturing systems, with a primary focus on robotics and robotic processes.

Requirements

4-year Engineering degree or combination of education and equivalent controls engineering experience.
At least 3 years of experience designing, programming or integrating automated equipment and robotic solutions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience with either AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical
The ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics
Exceptional troubleshooting skills, with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic aptitude

Responsibilities

Provide support for new and existing automated systems.
Identify areas of improvement within existing automated equipment
Identify areas of improvement by studying data from Gentex software systems.
Develop programs for new and existing equipment, using both on-line and off-line programming techniques.
Actively participate in the evaluation and specifying of hardware and software for the automated equipment
Work with other Engineers to standardize automated and programming solutions across similar equipment, with heavy focus on robot point teaching methods, fixtures, and procedures.
Support engineering team members in the development of new processes for manufacturing.
Work with production support teams during equipment or software launch.
Research and develop new robotic solutions for automated equipment.
Identify and address areas of obsolescence.
Work closely with maintenance to address spare parts, obsolescence, and other robotic maintenance needs.
Other duties as assigned.