Sustainment Electrical Engineer at Gentex Corp

Manchester, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Root Cause Analysis, Test Development, MATLAB Programming, Communication Systems, Manufacturing, Electro-Mechanical Assemblies, Quality Assurance, Cost Estimation, Statistical Analysis, Collaboration, Producibility, Maintainability, Technical Reporting

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. Electrical Engineering or equivalent related experience 5 years’ experience in an Electrical Engineering role PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree is a plus ABOUT THE JOB! We are seeking a highly capable Electrical Engineer to support the ongoing electrical engineering and sustainment efforts for noise-attenuating headsets, microphones, earplugs, and communication systems within our Situational Awareness Value Stream. This role is integral to maintaining and enhancing the electrical design and support for our products throughout their lifecycle. Gentex offers a robust benefit package- including, but not limited to, medical coverages, 401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the schematic capture and layout of electronic circuits (RF, power, digital, and analog) for legacy products, ensuring smooth transition from prototyping into manufacturing. Generate engineering packages for manufacturing of printed circuit boards and system assemblies Develop detailed system block diagrams and schematics to document support equipment used in manufacturing processes Support field failure analysis and address quality concerns through engineering solutions or product alterations Create comprehensive test plans, coordinate testing/validation, and prepare reports Maintain electrical component database to manage obsolescence and allocation challenges, proactively identifying alternative components Coordinate with supply chain to resolve manufacturing issues related to legacy products components Contribute to cost estimation, cost reduction initiatives, and sustainment strategies across product lifecycles Analyze and interpret test data using appropriate mathematical and statistical techniques, preparing technical reports and recommendations Collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and technicians to execute electrical engineering tasks for product sustainment activities Assist in the transition of products from design to manufacturing, ensuring producibility and maintainability Provide regular project status updates, highlighting deviations from baseline projections KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles encompassing analog, digital, RF, and power electronic systems Proficiency in root cause analysis tools and methods for problem-solving Experience with electrical schematic capture and PCB layout toolsets; familiarity with Cadence Orcad and Allegro, is a plus Ability to interpret electrical component datasheets and collaborate with major component manufacturers Background in manufacturing electro-mechanical assemblies; knowledge of electro-acoustic components preferred Familiarity with military qualification standards such as MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 is desirable Preferred experience in electrical test development, including MATLAB programming Effective communication skills for interaction at all organizational levels, both verbal and written. TO APPLY: Visit: https://gentexcorp.com/careers/ LOCATION: Gentex’s Manchester facility is located in southern New Hampshire. Manchester is the largest convention, sports, entertainment, and arts & cultural destination in New Hampshire. There is so much to do, see and experience in Manchester including major concerts, AA minor league baseball, live performances at the historic Palace Theatre or exhibits at our renowned museums. Located in the heart of New England, Manchester is also conveniently located within an hour’s drive of Boston, an hour from the Atlantic Ocean and less than two hours from New Hampshire’s scenic White Mountains, Lake Winnipesaukee and the many other well-known vacation destinations in Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts. 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.

Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer will lead the design and support efforts for noise-attenuating headsets and communication systems. This includes generating engineering packages, supporting field failure analysis, and collaborating with various teams to ensure product sustainment.