Electrical Engineer - MSVD Coating Process

Are you an Electrical Engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges and driving process improvements? Vitro Architectural Glass is seeking an Electrical Engineer - MSVD Coating Process to support one of the most advanced magnetron sputtered vacuum deposition (MSVD) coating operations in the architectural glass industry. This position offers a unique opportunity to become part of a well-established, high-performing process while helping shape the future of innovative glass coating technologies.

As a key member of our Value Added Products team, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the electrical and process control systems that drive our vacuum coating operations. You'll work closely with production, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to maximize equipment reliability, increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and support the development of world-class coated glass products.

• →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 quickly and effectively.
• →Support continuous improvement initiatives that 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of industrial engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • PLC programming and troubleshooting
  • HMI systems
  • Variable frequency drives and motor controls
  • Industrial sensors and instrumentation
  • 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.

• 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.

At Vitro Architectural Glass, you'll join a team that produces some of North America's most innovative architectural glass products. This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work with cutting-edge MSVD coating technology.
• Influence the performance of a critical manufacturing process.
• Lead meaningful projects from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering and operations professionals.
• Build a rewarding career with an industry leader committed to safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This position is based in our manufacturing facility in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Engineers are expected to work closely with production operations and may be required to support occasional off-shift or weekend activities to ensure operational continuity. Physical requirements include walking throughout the facility, climbing stairs and ladders, and working in both hot and cold industrial environments.

If you're passionate about electrical engineering, automation, and process improvement, and you want to make an impact in a sophisticated manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Vitro Architectural Glass team.