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.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Software Engineer I (PLM) assists a team of developers and business analysts with the development of innovative Product Lifecycle Management software solutions. This role applies .NET web technologies across the full stack creating robust front-end clients and managing backend databases. The Software Engineer I (PLM) takes direction from other engineers while developing knowledge, capabilities and mastery of technology. This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Configure Aras Innovator software to meet business requirements including database updates, workflows, and lifecycle maps.
- Develop and maintain web applications using C# and modern web technologies (e.g., HTML, SASS, TypeScript).
- Design and implement RESTful APIs to support front-end development, as well as stakeholder software systems.
- Write clean, scalable, and efficient code following best practices.
- Integrate third-party APIs and services, as needed.
- Collaborate with the business analysts and users to develop suitable solutions which integrate well with existing tools, coding practices, and deployed solutions.
- Provide basic support for the development of pipelines and server management.
- Support & maintain legacy applications using .NET and windows forms technologies.
- Other duties as assigned.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT
- Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning experiences
- Analytical Thinking - Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
- Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and processes to match the shifting demands of different situations.
- Communicating Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
- Quality Focus - Promoting and maintaining high standards of work, looking for ways to improve products and services, while encouraging coworkers to do so as well.
- Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- 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 Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related technical field.
- Internship or project experience in software development.
- Experience using source management tools such as Git, GitHub, or SVN.
- Experience solving complex problems by creating software.
- Basic understanding of database management and SQL.
- Experience applying agile project management tools, methodologies and systems on a scrum team.
- Ability to write clear technical documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
WHAT WILL HELP
- 1+ years of professional experience in software development or systems administration.
- Understanding of PLM software and product development processes (e.g. Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA, Aras Innovator or others)
- Experience with system integration and customization.
- Experience in system architecture and design.
- Solid understanding of product launch processes.
- Experience performing code reviews and exchanging constructive feedback with team members.
- Strong innovation and continuous improvement mindset with an eagerness to improve team and customer work environments.
- Familiarity with modern front-end web technologies.
- Cybersecurity certifications or experience.
- Creative, abstract thinker capable of thinking outside the box to develop solutions.
- Ability to breakdown complex problems into smaller pieces.
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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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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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.
