Prototype Engineer

You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• Design, develop, and execute proof-of-concepts and advanced prototype samples supporting engineering in the creation of new products / technologies. 
• Support engineering, program management, sales, and marketing in commercial demonstrations of Gentex products. 

PRIMARY 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.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Complying 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. 
• Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters. 

POSITION DEMANDS:

• 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.

BEHAVIORAL/VALUES CHARACTERISTICS:

• This person must maintain a high level of company loyalty, confidentiality, honesty, and integrity.
• Requires a person who is highly self-motivated and demonstrates good people skills.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• This position reports to the Lead Prototype Engineer – Advanced Prototype Engineering.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends 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.

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

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