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POSITION OVERVIEW
Electrical Component Engineer I supports the selection, evaluation, and lifecycle management of electronic components for various projects. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure components meet technical specifications, quality standards, and project timelines.
Location: This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Support the selection and evaluation of electronic components and suppliers based on project requirements, performance specifications, cost-effectiveness, product roadmaps, and supplier performance.
- Communicate with suppliers to resolve component-related issues, negotiate terms, and establish reliable supply chains for critical components.
- Assist with population and maintenance of the component database of part information and support the Advanced Product Quality Planning Production Part Approval Process (APQP PPAP).
- Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to troubleshoot component issues, support new product introductions, and optimize designs for manufacturability and cost.
- Support the lifecycle of electronic components by evaluating the impact, identifying potential solutions, planning and executing testing, and holding reviews in support of Product Change Notices (PCN), End of Life (EOL), Value Analysis & Value Engineering (VAVE), and allocation.
- Learn and stay current with technology, manufacturing, and industry trends to drive continuous improvement of products, process, and methods.
- Support basic reliability and failure analyses such as Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) calculation, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Design Review Based on Failure Mode (DRBFM) analysis.
- Other duties as assigned.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT
- Analytical Thinking - Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
- 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, considering the unique needs of different audiences.
- Situational adaptability - Adapting approach and processes to match the shifting demands of different situations. Shows an openness to new ideas and handles uncertainty well. Assumes new responsibilities when necessary.
- Managing ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
- Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field.
- Familiarity with electronic components, circuit analysis, and simulation tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
WHAT WILL HELP
- 1+ years of relevant professional work experience.
- Working knowledge of relevant industry standards and specifications (e.g., AEC-Q100, IATF 16949).
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 [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
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with electronic components, circuit analysis, and simulation tools
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- At least 1 year of relevant professional work experience
- Working knowledge of relevant industry standards and specifications, such as AEC-Q100 and IATF 16949
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.
