Controls Engineer: Robotics Focus

gentex· Gentex Corporation
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📍 Zeeland, MIFull time

About this role

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.


CONTROLS ENGINEER: ROBOTICS FOCUS

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

 

The Controls Engineer will develop, deploy, and improve Gentex automated manufacturing systems, with a primary focus on robotics and robotic processes

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Provide support for new and existing automated systems.
  • Identify areas of improvement within existing automated equipment
  • Identify areas of improvement by studying data from Gentex software systems.
  • Develop programs for new and existing equipment, using both on-line and off-line programming techniques. 
  • Actively participate in the evaluation and specifying of hardware and software for the automated equipment
  • Work with other Engineers to standardize automated and programming solutions across similar equipment, with heavy focus on robot point teaching methods, fixtures, and procedures.
  • Support engineering team members in the development of new processes for manufacturing.
  • Work with production support teams during equipment or software launch.
  • Research and develop new robotic solutions for automated equipment.
  • Identify and address areas of obsolescence. Work closely with maintenance to address spare parts, obsolescence, and other robotic maintenance needs.   
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

  • Action oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Attention to detail: Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
  • 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.
  • Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality regarding company matters.
  • 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 BRING

  • 4-year Engineering degree or combination of education and equivalent controls engineering experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience designing, programming or integrating automated equipment and robotic solutions. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

WHAT WILL HELP

  • Experience with either AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical
  • The ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics
  • Exceptional troubleshooting skills, with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic aptitude


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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This Controls Engineer: Robotics Focus role at gentex is based in Zeeland, MI. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Controls Engineer: Robotics Focus role at gentex full-time or part-time?
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Which team or department does the Controls Engineer: Robotics Focus at gentex belong to?
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When was the Controls Engineer: Robotics Focus job at gentex posted?
This Controls Engineer: Robotics Focus position at gentex was posted on Sep 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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