Overnight Production Support Engineer Jobs in Michigan

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

This specific role is intended for those with an Electrical Engineering background along with hands on experience diagnosing and analyzing printed circuit boards. In the role you will represent operations before several cross-departmental teams, actively identifying and communicating improvement opportunities related to various fail modes identified through bench diagnostics and data collection analysis. Specific skills that align with the role include analytical ability, detail oriented, self-directed, flexible with tasks, ability to communicate findings, cross team collaboration, and a proactive mindset.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Demonstrate technical knowledge of current and new equipment and/or processes in order to support process development, optimization, and reduction of downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement through lean manufacturing practices.
• Support achievement of departmental key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Interface with other departments on the production groups' behalf to ensure that company quality standards and customer requirements are met.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and support engineering staff to ensure manufacturing readiness of new products and processes and to resolve safety and quality problems by identifying the root cause and implementing permanent corrective actions.
• Develop working knowledge of all workstations within the manufacturing area.
• Provide resources and remove barriers allowing teams to be effective.
• Maintain focus on continuous growth and professional development in the related area.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU'LL DO IT

• Problem solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.
• Communicating effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• 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.
• Fostering teamwork- Building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Analytical thinking - Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
• 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 Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to accommodate a work schedule suitable for production needs and occasional travel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

WHAT WILL HELP:

• Electrical Engineering background
• Ability to diagnosis printed circuit boards
• Self directed in nature

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 recruiting@gentex.com. 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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