Job Information
Gentex Corporation Optics Manufacturing Engineering Intern in CARBONDALE, Pennsylvania
Description
PURPOSE:
Under guidance from senior optics engineering staff and senior optics manufacturing staff, the intern shall participate in engineering, manufacturing, documentation of optical products and components. The intern shall provide assistance to engineering and manufacturing staff in the coordination and implementation of:
• Optical products process mapping
• Chemical composition study (Bill of Materials)
• Critical raw materials identification
• Obsolescence risk assessment
• Establishment of criteria for mitigation
EDUCATION AND/OR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE(s):
An Engineering Intern must have completed at least two years of study in an Engineering Management, Chemistry, Chemistry-Business, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or other relevant Engineering B.S. degree program.
*EXPERIENCE: *
At least one non-technical position demonstrating work skills, with one technical related work experience preferred.
*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: *
Should have completed class work in the following areas:
• Chemistry • Physics 1 and 2
• Industrial Chemistry • Calculus
Should demonstrate knowledge of one or more of the following:
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• SolidWorks (or similar package)
• Polymers
Should have the following skills and abilities:
• Detail oriented with very good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with good team skills, strong analytical skills, and strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Engineering standard practices
*DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: *
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Support the Optics Engineering and Manufacturing staff to assess product sustainability.
• Assist in identifying key optical products and critical components by working with engineering and manufacturing Subject
Matter Experts.
• Establish process maps, analyze bill of materials, produce functional analysis.
• Work with internal warehouse, procurement team and vendors to identify materials with limited inventory and /or risk of
obsolescence.
• Work with procurement team and vendors to identify potential alternative materials.
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing and Finance to propose risk mitigation.
• Be motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment and have demonstrated multi-tasking
capabilities.
CONTACT WITH OTHERS:
Daily contact with other engineers, managers, procurement, manufacturing and warehouse personnel.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The individual must have a high level of comprehension, and a high level of general, verbal, written, and numerical intelligence.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works majority of the day in a climate-controlled environment, with the exception of or otherwise specified, performing work in the warehouse or manufacturing areas which are subject to changes in temperature and/or noise.
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 Pennsy vania is a beautiful area and offers an excellent cost of living. It is a great place to work, recreate, meet people, raise a family and live!
At Gentex, we don't just accept difference---we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or on the basis of disability. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Gentex, please call our Human Resources department at (570) 282-3550.