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Full-time

Description

GENTEX AT A GLANCE:

At Gentex Corporation, we've created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex can build a career that's uniquely yours.

ABOUT THE JOB!

The Engineering Technician shall work closely with Designers, Engineers, and Management to support all aspects and phases of new product development (NPD) with a product focus on next generation Oxygen Masks and Test Sets. The technician will conduct materials research (e.g. 3D printing), perform FEA and CFD analyses, develop test methodologies & verification equipment and the productionisation process. He / she will apply technical knowledge and skills acquired from academia and on-the-job to real world engineering challenges requiring viable solutions. The Engineering Technician will further develop his / her professional communication skills by collaborating with internal and external resources necessary to achieve program objectives.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The individual shall possess an Associate or BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree from an accredited college or university.

The individual shall have a minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of experience in a technical role, proficient in understanding of technical and problem-solving principles as well as experience operating electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, DMM, benchtop power supplies), and hand tools including SMT soldering tools.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Comfortable with hands-on work in engineering lab environment: assembly, testing, 3D printing, etc.
• Strong engineering software skills to generate SolidWorks models for FEA, CFD and other Analysis and Simulations
• Strong business software skills using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Office
• Knowledge on setting up data acquisition systems for the collection and extraction of test data.
• Ability to navigate, understand and operate existing test panels running on LabVIEW and / or Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk
• Ability to perform product testing that verifies airflow, resistance and work of breathing (WoB)
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings with awareness of basic engineering drafting practices, principles, standards, and conventions
• Possess technical and practical knowledge in mechanical and electro-pneumatic system designs
• Detail oriented, curious, motivated, results-driven, possess strong communication and team skills
• Work under supervision, manage multiple tasks and prioritize daily activities, prepare and present technical options within the scope of the instructions, and produce accurate timely work

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Onboarding
• Introductions, Company Structure & Purpose, Projects & Expectations
• Security, Safety, QMS, Meeting & Business Etiquette
• Engineering Systems & Processes, Tier2, Tier3, Job to be done
• Design and Development
• Develop 3D CAD models for testing, simulations, fixtures, and communicating design concepts
• Develop digital and physical models used to verify and mature concepts and designs
• Perform various analysis to optimize the product design and fabrication technique or method
• Develop and assemble test apparatus used for verification testing
• Prototype Verification Testing
• Test Data acquisition - data reduction, graphics, analysis, conclusions & recommendations
• Support creation of Engineering test plans and reports for product verification and validation
• Fabricate, evaluate, and test prototype designs.
• Write clear and concise engineering reports to document component and product testing
• Continuous Improvement
• Support product improvement via spiral development
• Other
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established company ISO 9001/AS 9100 procedures and work instructions
• Complete other duties as directed by Management

TO APPLY:

Visit: https://gentexcorp.com/careers/

LOCATION: Gentex's Rancho Cucamonga facility is in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is a city of about 177,000 residents located just south of the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest in San Bernardino County, California, United States. About 37 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles, Rancho Cucamonga is the 19th most populous city in southern California and the 27th state-wide. The city's seal, which centers on a cluster of grapes, alludes to the city's agricultural history including winemaking. Also, the Ontario Reign Hockey and Quakers Baseball teams are located 20 minutes from the Rancho Cucamonga location.

Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.

Salary Description

$27-$34/hour