2027 Summer Intern

Gentex Corporation; Zeeland, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation invites applications for its 2027 Summer Intern Program, an onsite opportunity in West Michigan. Interns will support diverse departments—Engineering, IT, Marketing, Accounting, HR, Supply Chain, Manufacturing—and gain hands-on experience on real-world projects in a dynamic environment.

Interns participate in structured projects with clear deliverables, develop professional skills, and collaborate with teams to drive process improvements across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; pursuing a degree in a related field for growth.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data handling.
• Strong verbal and written communication; teamwork-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned department with continuous improvement projects.
• Communicate progress and results to project stakeholders.
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and documentation of outcomes.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Pursuing related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. Are you ready to launch your career with hands-on experience in a dynamic, innovative, and challenging environment? Applications for our 2027 Summer Intern Program are now being accepted. This Program offers immersive opportunities across multiple disciplines, such as Engineering, IT, Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and many more, and are designed to help you grow professionally while contributing to real-world projects.This is an onsite, in-person opportunity located primarily in West Michigan at a Gentex facility.**POSITION OVERVIEW**The purpose of the Intern is to support the assigned department with continuous improvement projects. Project(s) scope to be career focused and have attainable deliverables by the end of session.**WHAT YOU’LL DO*** Execute projects well and with dependability, excellent communication, and teamwork.* Execute projects with an ownership mentality, devoted to quality and innovation.* Other duties as assigned.**HOW YOU’LL DO IT*** Personal accountability - Keeping promises and honoring commitments, accepting responsibility for one's actions and assuming responsibility when dealing with problems, crises, and issues.* Individual efficiency - Effectively managing time and resources so that individual work is completed efficiently.* Communicating effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.* Maintaining 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*** High School diploma required, and currently pursuing a degree in related field.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.