Development Engineer/Scientist

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POSITION OVERVIEW
The Development Engineer/Scientist will contribute to the development of quality products and processes
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work with cross-functional teams to develop commercially valuable products and processes.
• Explore innovative solutions to real world problems.
• Use wide range of technical knowledge and technical aptitude to work on a variety of short term and long-term projects as part of a team.
• Participate in the creative process along with others from diverse technical backgrounds.
• Develop patented or trade secret protected products and processes.
• Research and evaluate outside technology that can be incorporated into successful products and processes.
• Design and execute experiments that provide technical insight regarding future products and processes.
• Work with a team that requires a detailed understanding of the fundamental science involved in making a successful product.
• Develop and improve products related to dimming technologies, sensing, nanotechnology, thin film coatings, biomedical or other technical fields

HOW YOU'LL DO IT

• Technical expertise - demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge and skill in a technical area.
• Cultivate innovation - create new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Foster teamwork - build effective partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Comply 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.
• Maintain high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.

WHAT TO BRING

• Advanced degree in Engineering or Science or related field or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and 3 years' experience in a technical role.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge.

WHAT WILL HELP

• Experience working in a laboratory environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge in multiple disciplines that may include materials, chemistry, physics, and mechanical is preferred

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.
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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.
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