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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Engineering Analyst II contributes to product development by owning simulation tasks and applying engineering analysis tools to evaluate and improve product performance. This role demonstrates growing autonomy and technical depth while collaborating across teams to support design decisions.
Location: This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Perform simulations and analyses to support product design and development.
- Prepare and run finite element models using established tools and processes.
- Document and communicate simulation results to engineering teams.
- Collaborate with engineers to interpret results and recommend design modifications.
- Maintain simulation databases and ensure data integrity.
- Participate in design reviews and provide analytical input.
- Support test correlation efforts by comparing simulation results with physical test data.
- Apply internal simulation standards and procedures with minimal supervision.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of simulation workflows and tools.
- 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.
- Nimble Learning – Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning experiences.
- Communicating Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
- Managing Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Building Collaborative Relationships – Developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with others inside or outside the organization.
- 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 Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of engineering experience.
- Experience with simulation tools such as ANSYS or similar.
- Experience with CAD tools such as CATIA or SolidWorks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
WHAT WILL HELP
- Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB).
- Experience with statistical methods or Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Experience with data visualization techniques or reporting tools.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate technical findings clearly.
- Familiarity with version control systems or data management tools (e.g., Git, PLM systems).
- Interest in mentoring or supporting junior analysts on simulation best practices.
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
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of engineering experience.
- Experience with simulation tools such as ANSYS (or similar).
- Experience with CAD tools such as CATIA or SolidWorks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB).
- Experience with statistical methods or Design of Experiments (DOE).
- Experience with data visualization techniques or reporting tools.
- Familiarity with version control or data management tools (e.g., Git, PLM systems).
- Interest in mentoring or supporting junior analysts on simulation best practices.
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.
