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CONTROLS ENGINEER: ROBOTICS FOCUS
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Controls Engineer will develop, deploy, and improve Gentex automated manufacturing systems, with a primary focus on robotics and robotic processes
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Provide support for new and existing automated systems.
- Identify areas of improvement within existing automated equipment
- Identify areas of improvement by studying data from Gentex software systems.
- Develop programs for new and existing equipment, using both on-line and off-line programming techniques.
- Actively participate in the evaluation and specifying of hardware and software for the automated equipment
- Work with other Engineers to standardize automated and programming solutions across similar equipment, with heavy focus on robot point teaching methods, fixtures, and procedures.
- Support engineering team members in the development of new processes for manufacturing.
- Work with production support teams during equipment or software launch.
- Research and develop new robotic solutions for automated equipment.
- Identify and address areas of obsolescence. Work closely with maintenance to address spare parts, obsolescence, and other robotic maintenance needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT
- Action oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Attention to detail: Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
- Communicating effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
- Fostering teamwork: Building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality regarding company matters.
- 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.
WHAT TO BRING
- 4-year Engineering degree or combination of education and equivalent controls engineering experience.
- At least 3 years of experience designing, programming or integrating automated equipment and robotic solutions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
WHAT WILL HELP
- Experience with either AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical
- The ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics
- Exceptional troubleshooting skills, with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic aptitude
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.
Assistance
Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [email protected]. 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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Skills Required
- Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of education and controls engineering experience
- At least three years of experience designing, programming, or integrating automated equipment and robotic solutions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical
- Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics
- Exceptional troubleshooting skills with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic aptitude
Gentex Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gentex Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Gentex Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple plan designs (PPO and CDHP) with HSA/FSA options, plus short- and long‑term disability and life insurance. Some locations provide an on‑site health clinic, adding convenient access to care.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include an employer‑matched 401(k) with a 5% company match mentioned and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. Salaried roles may also receive stock equity bonuses.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly profit‑sharing bonuses are available and often viewed as a strong part of total compensation. Total rewards are sometimes characterized as good for the area when these bonuses are included.
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What We Do
Gentex is a global, high technology electronics company that is managed by engineers and others who understand the freedom and discipline that's required to run an entrepreneurial company. We are a unique, profitable company that is vertically integrated in highly automated electronics, CMOS camera development and manufacturing, vacuum coatings, and glass bending and fabrication. We specialize in a broad spectrum of technologies and processes to deliver high quality products to the automotive, aerospace and fire protection industries. Thank you for visiting the Gentex Corporation (“Gentex”) LinkedIn page. This page is intended to share information about Gentex, its products and corporate culture. If you have specific questions about Gentex, please call our main phone number at 616.772.1800. Any content, views, opinions and/or responses to questions uploaded, expressed or submitted by third parties on the Gentex LinkedIn page, other than the content provided by Gentex, are solely the views, opinions and responsibility of the person submitting them and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Gentex. Gentex reserves the right to terminate any user's ability to access this LinkedIn page, and to edit or delete any material it deems inappropriate and/or in violation of any Gentex policy, including but not limited to: Equal Employment Opportunity, Discrimination and Harassment, Workplace Violence, Non-Solicitation, Conflict of Interest, Confidentiality, and Insider Trading.
