Job Description

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.

The Engineering Analyst II contributes to product development by owning simulation tasks and applying engineering analysis tools to evaluate and improve product performance. This role demonstrates growing autonomy and technical depth while collaborating across teams to support design decisions.

Location This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform simulations and analyses to support product design and development.
• Prepare and run finite element models using established tools and processes.
• Document and communicate simulation results to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with engineers to interpret results and recommend design modifications.
• Maintain simulation databases and ensure data integrity.
• Participate in design reviews and provide analytical input.
• Support test correlation efforts by comparing simulation results with physical test data.
• Apply internal simulation standards and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of simulation workflows and tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• Analytical Thinking – Tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
• Attention to Detail – Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Nimble Learning – Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning experiences.
• Communicating Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, taking into account the unique needs of different audiences.
• 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.
• Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with simulation tools such as ANSYS or similar.
• Experience with CAD tools such as CATIA or SolidWorks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

WHAT WILL HELP

• Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB).
• Experience with statistical methods or Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Experience with data visualization techniques or reporting tools.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate technical findings clearly.
• Familiarity with version control systems or data management tools (e.g., Git, PLM systems).
• Interest in mentoring or supporting junior analysts on simulation best practices.

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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