Product Design Engineer - Technical (DRI)

Gentex Corporation•Zeeland, MI

8d•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. Experience with consumer electronics and display-related production methods preferred. 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.

Responsibilities

Developing new materials, devices and/or processes that help to advance the company’s new and current product offerings.
Assisting in the solving of problems associated with production processes, materials and/or products as needed.
Analyzing competitor and related patents pertinent to the company’s initiatives, supporting patent filings and prosecutions and other related activities.
Working with suppliers to find products or technologies which can improve quality, reduce cost, or simplify manufacturing.
Documenting and analyzing experimental data, including maintaining an accurate notebook and/or database of experimental results.
Managing project teams, leading meetings, writing minutes, tracking progress and reporting finding to senior leadership.
Performing various laboratory activities relating to research projects within the various R&D groups.
When needed, aiding other group members in the performance of their research and development duties.
Working closely with key disciplines to smoothly execute projects.
Coordinating assembly and testing of new products and/or processes.
Participating in technical collaboration with members from other sections and/or divisions.
Continuing to learn and build expertise in a particular technical field, providing consulting to others as needed.
Other duties as assigned.