Gentex Corp.
At Gentex Corporation, we’ve created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex can build a career that’s uniquely yours.
About the Job The Optical Material Engineer is focused on the design, conception, characterization, and development of eyewear products. Experienced in optical materials and wet coatings, polymers processing and structure/property relationship, spectroscopic and data acquisition on optical components. Close engagement with internal engineering team and external partners to design, develop, characterize and manufacture state-of-the-art eyewear for use in commercial and military applications ranging from ballistic protection, variable light transmission, laser eye protection and visual display applications. Leads and coordinates at the project level the technical development of optical eyewear components, from the design to transfer and support to production.
Essential Functions
Lead the development of eyewear optical components and new products.
Develop and set-up process of optical coatings and materials for optimal performance of the component and the optical system.
Establish the links between the modeled design, the process conditions, the materials composition and the performances of the final product through characterization, data acquisition, and build relationship between characteristics, materials and fabrication processes.
Problem Solving: identify complex problems; display a systematic approach to resolution using data-driven analysis / decision making; follow-through actions through implementation and validation.
Ability to develop understanding of complex and evolving processes as required to lead, implement, and sustain systems improvements.
Develop and conduct R&D experiments for product and process improvement, as well as new products.
Document experimental work and capitalize knowledge to help transitioning products from development to production.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific, technical journals and understanding of mathematical concepts such as probabilities, statistics.
Possess effective communication and presentation skills.
Lead technical projects and interface with internal and external customers.
Qualifications
Master’s degree (M. S.) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Engineering or related technical discipline; or 10 years in engineering/R&D environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two (2) to five (5) years of engineering experience in optical systems. Prior experience with wet coatings chemistry, characterization of optical materials, statistical analysis, Research and Development techniques are desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Skilled in processing optical materials
Skilled in chemistry of polymers
Knowledge of wet coating chemistry and processes
Excellent oral and written communication
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and MS Project
Knowledge of statistical techniques
Demonstrated organizational skills
Ability to manage several projects in parallel
To Apply https://www.gentexcorp.com/careers/
Location Gentex’s Carbondale facility is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania in Lackawanna County. Carbondale, PA is about twenty miles north of Scranton, PA, 50 miles south of Binghamton, NY, and about 125 miles from New York City and Philadelphia. The area hosts numerous nearby state parks, nature preserves and local colleges and universities, including The University of Scranton and Marywood University. Northeast Pennsylvania is a beautiful area and offers an excellent cost of living. It is a great place to work, meet people, raise a family and live!
Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.
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About the Job The Optical Material Engineer is focused on the design, conception, characterization, and development of eyewear products. Experienced in optical materials and wet coatings, polymers processing and structure/property relationship, spectroscopic and data acquisition on optical components. Close engagement with internal engineering team and external partners to design, develop, characterize and manufacture state-of-the-art eyewear for use in commercial and military applications ranging from ballistic protection, variable light transmission, laser eye protection and visual display applications. Leads and coordinates at the project level the technical development of optical eyewear components, from the design to transfer and support to production.
Essential Functions
Lead the development of eyewear optical components and new products.
Develop and set-up process of optical coatings and materials for optimal performance of the component and the optical system.
Establish the links between the modeled design, the process conditions, the materials composition and the performances of the final product through characterization, data acquisition, and build relationship between characteristics, materials and fabrication processes.
Problem Solving: identify complex problems; display a systematic approach to resolution using data-driven analysis / decision making; follow-through actions through implementation and validation.
Ability to develop understanding of complex and evolving processes as required to lead, implement, and sustain systems improvements.
Develop and conduct R&D experiments for product and process improvement, as well as new products.
Document experimental work and capitalize knowledge to help transitioning products from development to production.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific, technical journals and understanding of mathematical concepts such as probabilities, statistics.
Possess effective communication and presentation skills.
Lead technical projects and interface with internal and external customers.
Qualifications
Master’s degree (M. S.) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Engineering or related technical discipline; or 10 years in engineering/R&D environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two (2) to five (5) years of engineering experience in optical systems. Prior experience with wet coatings chemistry, characterization of optical materials, statistical analysis, Research and Development techniques are desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Skilled in processing optical materials
Skilled in chemistry of polymers
Knowledge of wet coating chemistry and processes
Excellent oral and written communication
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and MS Project
Knowledge of statistical techniques
Demonstrated organizational skills
Ability to manage several projects in parallel
To Apply https://www.gentexcorp.com/careers/
Location Gentex’s Carbondale facility is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania in Lackawanna County. Carbondale, PA is about twenty miles north of Scranton, PA, 50 miles south of Binghamton, NY, and about 125 miles from New York City and Philadelphia. The area hosts numerous nearby state parks, nature preserves and local colleges and universities, including The University of Scranton and Marywood University. Northeast Pennsylvania is a beautiful area and offers an excellent cost of living. It is a great place to work, meet people, raise a family and live!
Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.
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