Process Technology Engineer

Vitro is the largest glass manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere and the largest glass producer in North America. Vitro’s glass products can be found in some of the most iconic vehicles on the road, in countless buildings and homes around the world, and in billions of glass containers produced every year. With more than 14,000 employees worldwide, we have expanded our global footprint and cemented our leadership role in the industries in which we operate.

At Vitro, we redefine the power of partnership to create value and innovative glass solutions for our customers and communities. Together, we will realize the full potential of glass to shape how we move, build, and live in the future. Vitro takes active steps to protect the environment and supports several initiatives that promote protection of the environment and reduction of energy consumption in the glass manufacturing process. Our products and technologies reduce energy consumption and emissions in buildings and vehicles, and we minimize the use of natural resources in manufacturing. Together, we have the power to make more than glass. We can make the future a brighter place for years to come.

Vitro Architectural Glass manufactures a broad range of industry-leading, energy-efficient products such as Solarban, Sungate and Starphire Ultra-Clear glasses. Throughout our storied history, collaboration and innovation have been central to our advancements. Today, the key to our success continues to lie in the strength of our partnerships. With a foundation formed on trust, teamwork and shared excitement, the possibilities for impactful innovations in glass are truly endless.

With manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. and Mexico, Vitro Architectural Glass is committed to sustainable manufacturing processes and products. Vitro also operates one of the world’s largest glass research and development facilities in Pittsburgh, PA and has four residential glass fabrication plants in Canada.

To find out more, please visit our website: Vitro Architectural Glass | Vitro Architectural Glass vitroglazings.com

Process Technology Engineer - Position Overview

Vitro Architectural Glass is looking for a process/project engineer for a corporate engineering position. This position is part of the MSVD Process Technology Group. This group provides support to the plant based MSVD operations by providing common, structured, data driven solutions with a focus on operational and process consistency. To further the groups mission is to work on longer term projects that cross operational and functional boundaries. This position will be located at the Wichita Falls location, but will require travel to corporate headquarters, plants, and vendors as necessary. The position will report to the Manager MSVD Process Technology.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering (preferred) or Physical Science degree
• 1+ years related production/process experience OR some educational experience combined with at least 2 years of production/process experience with vacuum systems
  
  

Functional And Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Mechanical/Electrical Engineering would be an asset but not required
• Industrial MSVD/PVD vacuum coating experience would be an asset but not required - Open to all levels of experience
• Industrial PLC programming would be an asset but not required
  
  

Key Roles & Responsibilities

This is a multi-disciplinary technical position with a wide focus. Work will include but not be restricted to the following areas.

• Process analysis, improvement and documentation
• Development of standard work practices and instructions
• Interplant process and technology transfer
• Equipment and process development
• Process and production data analysis
• Production and process troubleshooting
  
  

The position will work closely with the plant engineers at their location but will also travel to work at Vitro customer, and vendor facilities within and outside the USA.

Depending on performance and skills, the incumbent could progress to positions within the production or corporate engineering groups.