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Gentex Corporation · 3 days ago

Sustainment Electrical Engineer

Gentex Corporation is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions. They are seeking a highly capable Electrical Engineer to support ongoing electrical engineering and sustainment efforts for noise-attenuating headsets and communication systems, ensuring product lifecycle maintenance and enhancement.
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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

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringSchematic CapturePCB LayoutRoot Cause AnalysisMATLAB ProgrammingElectro-Mechanical AssembliesMilitary Qualification StandardsEffective Communication

Required

B.S. Electrical Engineering or equivalent related experience
3+ years' experience in an electrical engineering role
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
Effective communication skills for interaction at all organizational levels, both verbal and written

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

Benefits

Medical coverages
401k
Paid time off

Company

Gentex Corporation

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Gentex is a global, high technology electronics company that is managed by engineers and others who understand the freedom and discipline that's required to run an entrepreneurial company.

H1B Sponsorship

Gentex Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (8)
2024 (3)
2022 (3)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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1981-12-31IPO

Leadership Team

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Fred T Bauer
CEO & Founder
S
Steve Downing
President and Chief Executive Officer
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