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Advance the automotive market and advance your career at Gentex! Join a collaborative culture devoted to innovation, cooperation, and continuous improvement. Your ideas are not just heard, they are celebrated! Explore Gentex today! POSITION OVERVIEW The Controls Engineer II will develop, deploy, and improve Gentex automated manufacturing systems, with a primary focus on robotics and robotic processes WHAT YOU’LL DO Provide professional, expert-like support for new and existing robotic systems. Monitor and define areas of improvement within existing robotic systems. Develop programs for new and existing equipment, using both on-line and off-line programming techniques. Evaluate and specify hardware and software for 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. Educate, train, and develop automation support technicians. 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. Cultivating innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful. 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. At least 3 years of experience working with robotics. WHAT WILL HELP Experience with either AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical The ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics Exceptional troubleshooting skills, with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic aptitude 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 recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Understand your right to work At Gentex, we use E-verify to confirm you're authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify – English & Spanish Right to Work – English Right to Work - Spanish Gentex Corporation is a global technology company manufacturing products for the automotive, aerospace, fire protection, and medical industries. The company seeks to attract and retain diverse talent who can help propel the business forward. Gentex fosters an inclusive environment where employees can perform at their best, support each other professionally, and continue to learn and grow. Along with a base salary, employees enjoy profit-sharing bonuses four times a year, receive a 5% 401K match, world-class benefits, and can take advantage of the employee stock purchase program. Gentex headquarters is located near the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.