Electrical Engineer - MSVD Coating Process
About The Position
Vitro Architectural Glass is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support its magnetron sputtered vacuum deposition (MSVD) coating operation at its manufacturing facility in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. As part of the Value Added Products team, the engineer will maintain and improve the electrical and process control systems used in vacuum coating operations, working with production, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and product quality while reducing downtime. The position provides daily engineering support for the MSVD vacuum coating line and leads automation, reliability, and operational-efficiency projects. The engineer analyzes production and quality data, works with operations and maintenance personnel to resolve issues, contributes to continuous improvement, coordinates implementation of best practices with internal and external partners, and provides technical training and guidance. On-call support may be required to maintain reliable operation of the coating process.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- At least five years of industrial engineering experience.
- Strong knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting.
- Strong knowledge of HMI systems.
- Strong knowledge of variable frequency drives and motor controls.
- Strong knowledge of industrial sensors and instrumentation.
- Strong knowledge of machine safety systems and safeguarding technologies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting vacuum coating, thin-film coating, MSVD, glass manufacturing, or other continuous process industries.
- Experience leading capital improvement and automation projects.
- Familiarity with industrial networking and advanced process controls.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily engineering support for the MSVD vacuum coating line.
- Troubleshoot and improve PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and process control systems.
- Lead projects focused on automation, reliability improvements, and operational efficiency.
- Analyze production and quality data to identify opportunities for process optimization.
- Partner with operators, processors, maintenance personnel, and management to resolve issues.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and costs.
- Coordinate with internal engineering teams, contractors, vendors, and other Vitro coating facilities to implement best practices.
- Provide technical training and guidance to operations and maintenance personnel.
- Participate in on-call support as needed to ensure reliable operation of the coating process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
