Electrical Component Engineer I

Gentex Corporation • Zeeland, MI

6d • Onsite

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Electrical Component Engineer I supports the selection, evaluation, and lifecycle management of electronic components for various projects. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure components meet technical specifications, quality standards, and project timelines.
Location: This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with electronic components, circuit analysis, and simulation tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of relevant professional work experience.
• Working knowledge of relevant industry standards and specifications (e.g., AEC-Q100, IATF 16949).

Responsibilities

• Support the selection and evaluation of electronic components and suppliers based on project requirements, performance specifications, cost-effectiveness, product roadmaps, and supplier performance.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve component-related issues, negotiate terms, and establish reliable supply chains for critical components.
• Assist with population and maintenance of the component database of part information and support the Advanced Product Quality Planning Production Part Approval Process (APQP PPAP).
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to troubleshoot component issues, support new product introductions, and optimize designs for manufacturability and cost.
• Support the lifecycle of electronic components by evaluating the impact, identifying potential solutions, planning and executing testing, and holding reviews in support of Product Change Notices (PCN), End of Life (EOL), Value Analysis & Value Engineering (VAVE), and allocation.
• Learn and stay current with technology, manufacturing, and industry trends to drive continuous improvement of products, process, and methods.
• Support basic reliability and failure analyses such as Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) calculation, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Design Review Based on Failure Mode (DRBFM) analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [email protected]. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level