Gentex Corp. · 4 hours 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 various communication systems, maintaining and enhancing electrical design throughout the product lifecycle.
Aerospace
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
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
Excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week
Company
Gentex Corp.
Leveraging a product development and manufacturing history that spans more than 125 years, Gentex Corporation is a global leader in providing innovative protective gear solutions that enhance personal protection and situational awareness for global defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments.
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