Controls Engineer: Robotics Focus

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.  
** CONTROLS ENGINEER: ROBOTICS FOCUS
**** POSITION OVERVIEW
** The Controls Engineer will develop, deploy, and improve Gentex automated manufacturing systems, with a primary focus on robotics and robotic processes
** WHAT YOU’LL DO
*** Provide support for new and existing automated systems.
* Identify areas of improvement within existing automated equipment
* Identify areas of improvement by studying data from Gentex software systems.
* Develop programs for new and existing equipment, using both on-line and off-line programming techniques.
* Actively participate in the evaluation and specifying of hardware and software for the automated equipment
* Work with other Engineers to standardize automated and programming solutions across similar equipment, with heavy focus on robot point teaching methods, fixtures, and procedures.
* Support engineering team members in the development of new processes for manufacturing.
* Work with production support teams during equipment or software launch.
* Research and develop new robotic solutions for automated equipment.
* Identify and address areas of obsolescence. Work closely with maintenance to address spare parts, obsolescence, and other robotic maintenance needs.
* Other duties as assigned.
** HOW YOU’LL DO IT
*** Action oriented:
Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
* Attention to detail:
Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
* Communicating effectively:
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
* Fostering teamwork:
Building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
* Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality regarding 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
*** 4-year Engineering degree or combination of education and equivalent controls engineering experience.
* At least 3 years of experience designing, programming or integrating automated equipment and robotic solutions.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
** WHAT WILL HELP
*** Experience with either AutoCAD Electrical or Solid Works Electrical
* The ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics
* Exceptional troubleshooting skills, with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic aptitude