Full Job Description
Electrical Engineer - MSVD Coating Process
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.
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.
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.
