Instrumentation Development Engineer

Gentex Corporation; Zeeland, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation seeks an Instrumentation Development Engineer I to design, develop, and refine measurement systems with emphasis on optical spectroscopy. You’ll collaborate with manufacturing, R&D, and other engineering teams to ensure accuracy, reliability, and innovative solutions.

You’ll document requirements, create calibration procedures, and develop user-friendly documentation for end users while prototyping new concepts and supporting production-readiness testing.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 1+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic understanding of optics and light.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Design, set up, and troubleshoot measurement systems, especially optical spectroscopy equipment.
• Document system requirements and hardware needs at project launch.
• Write and maintain end-user documentation.
• Create calibration procedures for systems or instruments.
• Provide troubleshooting support during manufacturing downtime.
• Prototype new systems prior to production-grade designs.

Skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Optics basics

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Optical)

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

C#

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Instrumentation Development Engineer I designs, develops, and improves measurement systems, ensuring they meet quality and accuracy requirements. This role combines engineering technical expertise with creativity to ensure functionality, efficiency, and innovation. The Instrumentation Development Engineer I interfaces with the larger engineering team, covering manufacturing operations and research and development projects.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist in designing, setting up, and troubleshooting various measurement systems, with a strong focus on optical spectroscopy equipment.
• Collect and document system requirements at project launch, to accurately specify hardware needs.
• Write and maintain technical documentation so end users can easily understand how the measurement systems function.
• Create effective calibration procedures for custom systems or off-the-shelf instruments.
• Provide troubleshooting support during manufacturing downtime events to help technician teams quickly solve issues.
• Prototype new systems to build confidence before pursuing production grade designs with the larger team.
• Actively engage and collaborate with individuals and teams across the organization to solve impactful problems.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of engineering principles, product lifecycle, and design software. Communicating Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences. Analytical Thinking - Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach. Problem Solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution. Project Management - Applying knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to manage and meet project requirements. Fostering Teamwork - Building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. 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 YOU BRING

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical) or relevant technical disciplines.
• 1+ years of engineering experience.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analysis skills.
• Basic or better understanding of optics and light.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

WHAT WILL HELP

• Experience in measurement system analysis or design of experiments.
• Knowledge of color science and color measurements.
• Previous experience with optical spectroscopy or metrology.
• Hands on prototyping experience.
• Basic or better knowledge of electronics and mechanical concepts.
• Previous exposure to a lab or manufacturing environment.
• Programming experience in any language (LabVIEW, MATLAB, C#, etc.).

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law. Assistance Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [e-mail]. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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