Design tech - engineering

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 OVERVIEWThe PCB Design Engineer II performs printed circuit board design to develop and launch new products. This position blends technical PCB layout expertise with problem solving, documentation, and collaboration, playing a critical role in hardware product development teams.Location: This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. WHAT YOU’LL DOPerform Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design in a cross-functional engineering team to develop and launch new products with a high degree of independence.Leverage knowledge of PCB fabrication processes including lamination, imaging, etching, and drilling to create high reliability PCB designs for high-volume production.Utilize electrical CAD tools to perform PCB design for embedded applications.Place and route high-density multi-layer PCBs, leveraging rigid, rigid-flex, flex, and HDI technologies to optimize signal integrity, power integrity, thermal management, manufacturability, and product reliability.Work closely with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to optimize product packaging and system integration in embedded applications.Coordinate cross-functional design reviews for printed circuit board layouts to ensure adherence to industry standards and suitability for manufacturing and test.Coordinate with PCB Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing personnel, Purchasing, and PCB vendors to optimize cost and continually improve design rules, constraints, and design for test and manufacturing guidelines.Stay current with technology, manufacturing, and industry trends to drive continuous improvement of products, process, and methods.Utilize electronic design knowledge to support technical exchanges with external customers.Coach and mentor other Design Engineers, providing direction, and contributing to knowledge sharing and skill development.Building Collaborative Relationships - Developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with others inside or outside the organization.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.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 BRINGBachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.2+ years of relevant professional working experience.Working knowledge of IPC standards, automotive specifications, and high reliability PCB design practicesProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.WHAT WILL HELPDesign experience using an electronic design CAD toolchain such as Xpedition, OrCAD, or Altium.Professional experience in automotive new product development.Gentex is an equal opportunity employerGentex 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.AssistanceGentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. E-Verify – English & SpanishRight to Work – EnglishRight to Work – SpanishSummaryLocation: Zeeland, MI; Grand Rapids, MIType: Full time