Product Design Engineer - Technical (DRI)

Gentex Corporation • Zeeland, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Experience with consumer electronics and display-related production methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.
• Assistance with reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
• E-verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

What This Job Offers

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