Instrumentation Development Engineer
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 SUMMARY The Instrumentation Development Engineer I designs, develops, and improves measurement systems, ensuring they meet quality and accuracy requirements. This role combines engineering technical expertise with creativity to ensure functionality, efficiency, and innovation. The Instrumentation Development Engineer I interfaces with the larger engineering team, covering manufacturing operations and research and development projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical) or relevant technical disciplines.
- 1+ years of engineering experience.
- Demonstrated problem solving and analysis skills.
- Basic or better understanding of optics and light.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in measurement system analysis or design of experiments.
- Knowledge of color science and color measurements.
- Previous experience with optical spectroscopy or metrology.
- Hands on prototyping experience.
- Basic or better knowledge of electronics and mechanical concepts.
- Previous exposure to a lab or manufacturing environment.
- Programming experience in any language (LabVIEW, MATLAB, C#, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing, setting up, and troubleshooting various measurement systems, with a strong focus on optical spectroscopy equipment.
- Collect and document system requirements at project launch, to accurately specify hardware needs.
- Write and maintain technical documentation so end users can easily understand how the measurement systems function.
- Create effective calibration procedures for custom systems or off-the-shelf instruments.
- Provide troubleshooting support during manufacturing downtime events to help technician teams quickly solve issues.
- Prototype new systems to build confidence before pursuing production grade designs with the larger team.
- Actively engage and collaborate with individuals and teams across the organization to solve impactful problems.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities
- Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities
- E-verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
