Gentex

Global technology

ElectronicsAssemblyEngineeringTechnician-2ndShift

Zeeland, Michigan, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Electronics Assembly Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift at Gentex. Skills: Equipment troubleshooting, Software modification, Process adaptation. Monitor and adjust equipment controls. Ensure optimal performance of equipment”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure optimal performance of product manufacturing equipment; Eliminate equipment downtime; Improve the production process

Industry & Context.

Global technology
Problems you'll solve

Tracking problems to their root cause; Correcting equipment problems; Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller programs; Good troubleshooting skills

Eligibility Requirements

Available to work overtime as needed, Ability to stand and maneuver in or around equipment, Must work with minimal supervision

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to learn Auto-Cad, Ability to learn Auto-Cad Electrical, Ability to learn Solidworks, Ability to learn various programming software environments, Ability to learn and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller programs, Good troubleshooting skills, mechanical inclination, Good PC skills

Nice to Have

2 – 4 year technical degree, 1 to 2 years related experience

What You'll Do.

Monitor and adjust equipment controls

Ensure optimal performance of equipment

Eliminate equipment downtime

Specify and/or develop software

Maintain records of program changes

Make software modifications

Adapt new products to manufacturing processes

Write and modify programs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with production teams to solve problems; Works closely with supervisors; Works closely with engineering staff; Works closely with research & development personnel

Communication Scope

Ability to communicate difficult issues

Process & Methodology

Good project management skills

Full Job Description

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. **PURPOSE OF POSITION:** * Monitors and adjusts equipment controls as needed. * Ensures optimal performance of product manufacturing equipment and controls. **PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Eliminate equipment downtime by tracking problems to their root cause and correcting them. * Specify and/or develop software to complement new equipment. * Maintain records of all program changes, assembly drawings and product specifications. * Make software modifications as needed to dispensing and glass cutting equipment. * Adapt new products to the existing manufacturing processes. * Write and modify programs for dispensing and glass cutting equipment. **SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Support engineering staff in the development of new processes for manufacturing. * Help determine training needed for the technicians. * Provide input as needed when equipment is purchased or upgraded. * Construct test fixtures and complete equipment upgrades as needed. * Occasionally work with outside vendors to procure new equipment and/or software to improve the production process. * Assist in the development and implementation of new products into mass production. * 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. * Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters. **POSITION DEMANDS:** * 2 – 4 year technical degree preferred, or equivalent experience * Management Ability – Evidence of superior people skills. * Proven leadership and motivational skills * Good project management skills * Ability to communicate difficult issues with others. * Ability to learn Auto-Cad, Auto-Cad Electrical, Solidw

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