Electrical Engineer - MSVD Coating Process

Vitro Flat Glass/Architectural; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vitro Architectural Glass in Carlisle, PA, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support MSVD coating processes on our advanced MSVD line. You will maintain and improve electrical and process control systems to maximize reliability and efficiency. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of industrial experience, with hands-on PLC/HMI, drives, sensors, and safety controls. You will lead automation projects and collaborate across operations, maintenance, and engineering.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of five years of industrial engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and machine safety systems.

Aufgaben

• Provide daily engineering support for the MSVD vacuum coating line.
• Troubleshoot and improve PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and process controls.
• Lead automation and reliability improvement projects.
• Analyze production and quality data for process optimization.
• Collaborate with operators, maintenance, and management to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement for safety, quality, productivity, and costs.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, vendors, and other Vitro facilities.
• Provide technical training to operations and maintenance staff.
• Participate in on-call support to ensure coating process reliability.

Kenntnisse

PLC programming

HMI systems

VFDs

Sensors

Machine safety

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Join an Industry Leader in Advanced Glass Coatings

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Why Vitro?

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.

Work Environment

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.