Prototype Engineer

Gentex Corporation•Zeeland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gentex is a global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, and an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan. The purpose of this position is to design, develop, and execute proof-of-concepts and advanced prototype samples that support engineering in the creation of new products and technologies. This role also supports engineering, program management, sales, and marketing in commercial demonstrations of Gentex products.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive or related discipline.
Demonstrated success in electronic systems and prototype development.
Hands-on automotive experience and strong trouble-shooting capabilities.
Ability to process through networking with technical focus areas in the creation of systems.
Minimum 2 years related work experience is preferred.
High level of company loyalty, confidentiality, honesty, and integrity.
Highly self-motivated and demonstrates good people skills.

Responsibilities

Support the development of Gentex proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and demonstrable properties highlighting core technologies and advanced feature development.
Execute advanced prototype samples with the highest quality possible to best represent the organization and consistent with the strategic direction set forth by Gentex leadership.
Execute integration of vehicle-level test environments to ensure proper testing, verification, and validation.
Support international offices with engineering needs for product demonstration and data collection.
Interface with Program Management, Sales, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Applied Materials, Chemistry, and Marketing departments to support the demonstration of Gentex products.
Maintain knowledge of company electrical, mechanical, test, and manufacturing practices and engineer consistent with them.
Maintain resources within the engineering vehicle fleet, model shop/garage facilities, and rapid prototype equipment.
Avoid company politics and promote cooperation and consensus teamwork for the common good of all employees across all departments.
Comply with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.
Maintain high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.