Process Chemical Engineer

You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Discover, develop, and improve Gentex technology by engaging in research and development, testing, and evaluation of novel technologies, processes, and/or applications.  Would need to optimize and implement chemical manufacturing and purification processes and equipment, while ensuring compliance with safety and governmental regulations.  This chemist or chemical engineer would also need to develop and perform laboratory chemical synthesis and improvements through effective reaction planning, troubleshooting and interpretation of chemical analytical test results.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Responsible for assisting in the development of new materials, devices and/or processes that help to advance the company’s new product offerings.
• When called upon, assist in the solving of problems associated with production processes, materials and/or products.
• Work with suppliers to find products or technologies which can improve quality, reduce cost, or simplify manufacturing. 
• Document and analyze experimental data, including maintaining an accurate notebook and/or database of experimental results.
• Perform various laboratory activities relating to research projects within the Materials Research & Development team and various research groups. 
• Support Gentex Manufacturing in assuring that existing processes and products meet quality specifications.
• When needed, aid other group members in the performance of their research and development duties.
• Coordination of assembly and testing of new products and/or processes.
• Participate in technical collaboration with members from other sections and/or divisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• Uses professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways. 
• Proven creativity and brainstorming skills.
• Continue to learn and build expertise in a particular technical field.
• Self-motivated – ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to focus on the job at hand.
• Must demonstrate the ability for critical thinking.
• 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.
• Maintaininghigh level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.

WHAT TO BRING

• Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering, Science or other related field.
• Proven creativity and strong problem-solving abilities and track record.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills.

WHAT WILL HELP

• Ability to quickly comprehend and apply new technology.
• Demonstrated technical interdisciplinary skills.
• Knowledge of statistics and design of experiments.
• Ability to communicate with those with different types and levels of skills.
• Proactive - Demonstrated ability to fix a problem before it happens. Predisposition to get involved.
• Motivated by discovery and problem solving moderated by a sound business sense.

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.

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