Controls Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Gentex scores B on the Alion truth index.
At Gentex, you’ll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Controls Engineer II willdevelop, deploy, and improve Gentex automated manufacturing systems.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Provideprofessional, expert-like support for new and existing automated systems.
Monitor and define areas of improvement within existing automated equipment.
Develop PLC programs and software for new and existing equipment.
Create electrical and pneumatic schematics.
Evaluate and specify hardware and software for automated equipment.
Work with other Engineers to standardize automated and programming solutions across similar equipment.
Support engineering team membersin the development of new processes for manufacturing.
Educate and train production support teams during equipment or software launch.
Research and develop new solutionsfor automated equipment.
Other duties as assigned.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT
Action oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
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, taking into accountthe unique needs of different audiences.
Fostering teamwork: Building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Cultivating innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
Maintaining highlevel of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality regardingcompany 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
4-year Engineeringdegree, or combination of education and equivalent controls engineering experience.
At least 3 years of experience designing, programmingor integrating automated equipment.
Experience with robotics applications.
Proficiencywith Microsoft Office.
WHAT WILL HELP
Experience with either AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical
Experience with programmable motion systems and robotics
The ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics
Exceptional troubleshooting skills, with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic aptitude
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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