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This role is not eligible for remote work.\nWHAT YOU’LL DO\nAssist in designing, setting up, and troubleshooting various measurement systems, with a strong focus on optical spectroscopy equipment.\nCollect and document system requirements at project launch, to accurately specify hardware needs.\nWrite and maintain technical documentation so end users can easily understand how the measurement systems function.\nCreate effective calibration procedures for custom systems or off-the-shelf instruments.\nProvide troubleshooting support during manufacturing downtime events to help technician teams quickly solve issues.\nPrototype new systems to build confidence before pursuing production grade designs with the larger team.\nActively engage and collaborate with individuals and teams across the organization to solve impactful problems.\nHOW YOU’LL DO IT\nTechnical Expertise: Strong understanding of engineering principles, product lifecycle, and design software.\nCommunicating Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.\nAnalytical Thinking - Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.\nProblem Solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.\nProject Management - Applying knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to manage and meet project requirements.\nFostering Teamwork - Building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.\nMaintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.\nComplying 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. \nWHAT YOU BRING\nBachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical) or relevant technical disciplines.\n1+ years of engineering experience.\nDemonstrated problem solving and analysis skills.\nBasic or better understanding of optics and light.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.\nWHAT WILL HELP\nExperience in measurement system analysis or design of experiments.\nKnowledge of color science and color measurements.\nPrevious experience with optical spectroscopy or metrology.\nHands on prototyping experience.\nBasic or better knowledge of electronics and mechanical concepts.\nPrevious exposure to a lab or manufacturing environment.\nProgramming experience in any language (LabVIEW, MATLAB, C#, etc.)\n Gentex is an equal opportunity employer\nGentex 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.\nAssistance\nGentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. 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