Controls Engineer
Gentex
Zeeland, MI · Posted October 22, 2026
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About the job
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 OVERVIEW
The Controls Engineer II will develop , deploy, and improve Gentex automat ed manufacturing systems .
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Provide professional, expert-like support for new and existing automated systems .
Monitor and define areas of improvement within existing automated equipment .
Develop PLC programs and software for new and existing equipment .
Create electrical and pneumatic schematics .
Evaluate and specify hardware and software for automated equipment .
Work with other Engineers to standardize automated and programming solutions across similar equipment .
Support engineering team members in the development of new processes for manufacturing .
Educate and train production support teams during equipment or software launch .
Research and develop new solutions for automated equipment .
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 .
Cultivating innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality regarding company matters.
Complying with all C ompany 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.
A t least 3 years of experience designing, programming or integrating automated equipment .
Experience with robotics applications .
Proficiency with Microsoft Office .
WHAT WILL HELP
Experience with either AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical
Experience with programmable motion systems and robotics
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.
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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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