Description:
GENTEX AT A GLANCE:
At Gentex Corporation, we've created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex can build a career that's uniquely yours.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
B.S. Electrical Engineering or equivalent related experience
5+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering role
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
M.S. preferred
ABOUT THE JOB!
We are seeking a highly capable Electrical Engineer to support the ongoing electrical engineering and sustainment efforts for noise-attenuating headsets, microphones, earplugs, and communication systems within our Situational Awareness Value Stream. This role is integral to maintaining and enhancing the electrical design and support for our products throughout their lifecycle.
Gentex offers a robust benefit package- including, but not limited to, medical coverages, 401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles encompassing analog, digital, RF, and power electronic systems
Proficiency in root cause analysis tools and methods for problem-solving
Experience with electrical schematic capture and PCB layout toolsets; familiarity with Cadence Orcad and Allegro, is a plus
Ability to interpret electrical component datasheets and collaborate with major component manufacturers
Background in manufacturing electro-mechanical assemblies; knowledge of electro-acoustic components preferred
Familiarity with military qualification standards such as MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 is desirable
Preferred experience in electrical test development, including MATLAB programming
Effective communication skills for interaction at all organizational levels, both verbal and written.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the schematic capture and layout of electronic circuits (RF, power, digital, and analog) for legacy products, ensuring smooth transition from prototyping into manufacturing.
Generate engineering packages for manufacturing of printed circuit boards and system assemblies
Develop detailed system block diagrams and schematics to document support equipment used in manufacturing processes
Support field failure analysis and address quality concerns through engineering solutions or product alterations
Create comprehensive test plans, coordinate testing/validation, and prepare reports
Maintain electrical component database to manage obsolescence and allocation challenges, proactively identifying alternative components
Coordinate with supply chain to resolve manufacturing issues related to legacy products components
Contribute to cost estimation, cost reduction initiatives, and sustainment strategies across product lifecycles
Analyze and interpret test data using appropriate mathematical and statistical techniques, preparing technical reports and recommendations
Collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and technicians to execute electrical engineering tasks for product sustainment activities
Assist in the transition of products from design to manufacturing, ensuring producibility and maintainability
Provide regular project status updates, highlighting deviations from baseline projections
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Gentex's Manchester facility is located in southern New Hampshire. Manchester is the largest convention, sports, entertainment, and arts & cultural destination in New Hampshire. There is so much to do, see and experience in Manchester including major concerts and ECHL Hockey, AA minor league baseball, live performances at the historic Palace Theatre or exhibits at our renowned museums. Located in the heart of New England, Manchester is also conveniently located within an hour's drive of Boston, an hour from the Atlantic Ocean and less than two hours from New Hampshire's scenic White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee and the many other well-known vacation destinations in Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts.
At Gentex, we don't just accept differencewe celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or on the basis of disability. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Gentex, please call our Human Resources department at .
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