Mechanical Engineer - MSVD Coating Process

Vitro Flat Glass • Carlisle, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Vitro Architectural Glass is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support its advanced Magnetron Sputtered Vacuum Deposition (MSVD) coating process at its Carlisle, Pennsylvania facility. The role supports the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of MSVD coating equipment and associated mechanical systems in a sophisticated manufacturing operation producing architectural glass products.

The engineer works closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize mechanical performance, reduce downtime, and develop solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include daily engineering support, troubleshooting equipment, leading reliability and process improvement projects, analyzing failures, managing capital projects, coordinating with vendors and corporate engineering, strengthening maintenance strategies, and training operations and maintenance personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least five years of manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment and drive systems.
• Strong knowledge of vacuum systems and industrial machinery.
• Strong knowledge of root cause failure analysis.
• Strong knowledge of project management and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting vacuum coating, MSVD coating, glass manufacturing, metals, chemical processing, or other continuous manufacturing operations.
• Experience with reliability-centered maintenance and equipment lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of automation systems and industrial controls.
• Experience leading capital improvement and equipment modernization projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support for the MSVD coating line and associated mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot and improve vacuum systems, pumps, drives, conveyors, mechanical assemblies, and coating equipment.
• Lead reliability, maintenance, and process improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance.
• Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with operators, maintenance technicians, and production personnel to identify and resolve operational challenges.
• Manage capital projects from concept through implementation, including equipment upgrades and process modifications.
• Work with vendors, contractors, and corporate engineering resources to evaluate and implement new technologies.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability.
• Provide technical training and support to operations and maintenance personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level