Optical Mechanical Engineer

Gentex Corporation - Carbondale, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Carbondale, PA

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Optical Mechanical Engineer position at Gentex Corporation in Carbondale, PA, is focused on the conception, development, evaluation, and documentation of innovative design solutions for optical and mechanical components, as well as auxiliary equipment systems. The role involves planning and coordinating technical development activities related to optical components, providing engineering assistance throughout the development process, including prototype tooling, fabrication, testing, evaluation, and transitioning to production of optical systems. In this role, the engineer will design and develop individual components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies for optical, mechanical, or electro-optical devices, mechanisms, and composite structures. The engineer will conduct benchwork experiments, build prototypes, and characterize the optical and mechanical performances of these prototypes. Additionally, the engineer will contribute to scheduling and cost estimates for Gentex's technical activities related to assigned R&D projects, ensuring coordination with other engineering departments. The position requires working under minimal supervision, handling a variety of moderately complex to complex design assignments, and being responsible for the appropriate engineering review and approval of the engineering change process. The engineer will also prepare technical requirements for system development and product fabrication specifications, including component and end-item specifications. Furthermore, the engineer will direct efforts for the preparation of sketches and complete detail layout drawings for mechanical design documentation, providing direction and specifications to drafters. The role demands flexibility in scheduling to support critical deadlines and requires the engineer to provide data and background for technical reports, proposals, and presentations that document and communicate the results and status of project activities. The work environment is primarily climate-controlled, with occasional exposure to warehouse or manufacturing areas subject to temperature and noise changes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop individual components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies for optical, mechanical, or electro-optical devices.
• Conduct benchwork experiments, build prototypes, and characterize optical and mechanical performances of prototypes.
• Contribute to schedule and cost estimates for Gentex technical activities for assigned R&D projects, coordinating with other engineering departments.
• Work under minimal supervision, carrying out a variety of moderately complex to complex design assignments.
• Be responsible for appropriate engineering review and approval of the engineering change process.
• Prepare technical requirements for system development and product fabrication specifications, including component and end-item specifications.
• Direct efforts for the preparation of sketches and complete detail layout drawings for mechanical design documentation by providing direction to drafters.
• Provide engineering support by conducting experiments, including experiment planning/setup, data collection, and reporting of results.
• Develop products in a fast cycle time environment.
• Provide data and background for technical reports, proposals, and presentations that document and communicate project activities.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• One (1) to three (3) years of engineering experience with good mechanical and analytical aptitude.
• Prior experience with CAD, GD&T, Geometric Optics, or related Optical Materials knowledge is desired.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and research and development techniques is desired.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and experience with a 3D CAD package (SolidWorks preferred).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of statistical processing software such as MiniTab or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to identify needs and improve competencies through on-the-job learning.
• Strong ability to collaborate with others and be a member of a team.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities and manage performance indicators.