Senior Electrical 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 The Senior Electrical Engineer III provides electronics design, test, and analysis expertise in support of product development. This role is working onsite at the Global Headquarters in Zeeland, MI. WHAT YOU'LL DO Provide electronic design expertise in a cross-functional engineering team to develop and launch new products. Lead the development of test requirements, methods, and limits to confirm the quality of products during development and mass production. Utilize electrical CAD tools to perform electronic design for embedded applications. Utilize electrical design analysis and simulation tools to aid in electronic design and ensure products meet Gentex quality standards. Lead debugging and root cause analysis of complex electronic products. Lead cross-functional design reviews for electronic schematics and printed circuit board layouts as an expert in electronic design. Stay current with technology, manufacturing, and industry trends to drive continuous improvement of products, process, and methods. Manage relationships with external suppliers by communicating internal component application requirements and evaluating potential solutions. Utilize electronic design expertise to support technical exchanges with external customers. Mentor and foster professional growth of engineers and encourage career progression within Gentex. May supervise and manage staff, with responsibilities including, but not limited to, hiring, onboarding, evaluating performance, communicating expectations, and handling and/or supporting disciplinary actions of team members pursuant to Company policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. HOW YOU'LL DO IT Analytical Thinking - Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach. Champion change - Understanding the need for change and helps plan for and accommodate it as creatively and positively as possible. Managing complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Building collaborative relationships - Developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with others inside or outside the organization. Mentoring and coaching - Providing timely guidance and feedback (both positive and constructive) to help others recognize strengths and development opportunities. Inviting tough conversations. Technical expertise - Demonstrating depth of knowledge and skill in a technical area. Maintain a high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters. Comply 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 BRING Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering. 5+ years of relevant professional working experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. WHAT WILL HELP Schematic capture and PCB layout experience using electronic design CAD tools such as Xpedition, OrCAD, Altium, or KiCad. Hands-on PCB assembly and prototyping skills, including: Soldering and rework, including fine-pitch components. Operation of a PCB router. Use of manual or semi-automated pick-and-place equipment. Working knowledge of PCB layout and manufacturing deliverables, including Gerbers, bills of materials, and pick-and-place files. Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple design iterations efficiently. Demonstrated initiative in identifying and resolving design gaps. Experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion. Familiarity with Linux environments. Experience with scripting languages such as Ruby, Python, or Perl. Embedded software development experience Professional experience in new product development. 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 . Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Understand your right to work At Gentex, we use E-verify to confirm you're authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify - English & Spanish Right to Work - English Right to Work - Spanish

Created: 2026-03-04