Machine Vision Development Engineer

Position: Machine Vision Development Engineer I
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 Machine Vision Development Engineer I contributes to the development of world class machine vision systems to automate manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and reduce total manufacturing costs as part of a highly collaborative engineering team.

This is an onsite position in Zeeland, MI. It is not open to hybrid or remote work at this time.

WHAT YOU’LL DOAssist in designing production vision systems, including the specification of imaging components, illumination, and PC hardware.

Support development of machine vision algorithms for product quality inspection, process control, and manufacturing automation.

Implement new features and fix bugs in production vision applications under the guidance of more senior engineers.

Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing vision systems to improve reliability and performance.

Assist with the setup of prototype imaging systems in a laboratory environment and help qualify new on-line and off-line vision systems in production.

Gather and document basic analytics from computer vision algorithms to support performance improvement activities.

Write and maintain technical documentation so end users understand how vision systems work and how to use them.

Collaborate with cross-functional team members, taking direction from leaders while learning Gentex engineering practices.

Provide support during production vision system downtime and help resolve issues quickly to minimize impact to manufacturing operations.

Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO ITAction oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Nimble learning – Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning experiences.

Attention to detail – Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.

Individual efficiency – Effectively managing time and resources so that individual work is completed efficiently.

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.

Communicating Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.

Personal accountability – Keeping promises and honoring commitments, accepting responsibility for one's actions and assuming responsibility when dealing with problems, crises, and issues.

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 of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering, Science, or other related technical field.
0–3 years of engineering experience in a technical, scientific, or related field (co-op or internship experience may be included).Foundational knowledge of computer systems and technologies.

Basic understanding of vision hardware, optics, and lighting.

Experience with at least one modern programming language such as C# or Visual Basic .NET.Basic problem-solving skills and the ability to recognize issues and react quickly.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Current and continuing right to work in the United States without…