Research Scientist

Gentex - Zeeland, MI

Zeeland, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Contribute to the discovery, development, and improvement of Gentex technology and engage in research and development, testing, and evaluation of novel technologies, processes, and/or applications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing new materials, devices and/or processes that help to advance the company's new product offerings.
• Assist in problem solving associated with production processes, materials and/or products.
• Analyze competitor and related patents pertinent to the company's initiatives, support patent filings and prosecutions and other related activities.
• 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.
• Manage project teams - lead meetings, write minutes, track progress and report finding to senior leadership.
• Perform various laboratory activities relating to research projects within the various R&D groups.
• Support Gentex Manufacturing in assuring that existing processes and products meet quality specifications.
• Aid other group members in the performance of their research and development duties.
• Work closely with key disciplines to ensure smooth product launches into production.
• Coordinate assembly and testing of new products and/or processes.
• Participate in technical collaboration with members from other sections and/or divisions.
• Continue to learn and build expertise in a particular technical field, providing consulting to others as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering, Science or other related field; MS or PhD in Engineering, Science or related field or at least two years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Proven creativity and strong problem-solving abilities and track record.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to quickly comprehend and apply new technology.
• Demonstrated technical interdisciplinary skills.
• Project management skills.
• Experience guiding and mentoring junior personnel.
• 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.
• Motivated by discovery and problem solving moderated by a sound business sense.