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R&D Computer Programmer

Overview:

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.

Website: www.vitroglazings.com

This Computer Programmer position in the Vacuum Coatings Process group will support existing software and develop new software for quality control and new product development for thin film coating production. This position will also support research and technical programs aimed at developing new products and process improvements for thin film coatings on glass for architectural and automotive applications. Production support will include daily trouble-shooting and maintenance of quality control systems to sustain high-volume coated glass production at Vitro’s installed base of vacuum coaters in North America and Mexico.

Responsibilities:

Support and develop software and computer programs for optical modelling equipment, quality control equipment, and sheet resistance measurement systems.
Daily trouble-shooting and improvement of computer programs used to control and measure properties of low emissivity thin film coatings.
Compile research reports and communicate scientific/engineering findings in meetings to the audience from diverse background.
~25%-35% time of travel will be required for project launch and execution.

Qualifications:

Coding skills in at least two programming languages such as Visual Basic, C, C++, C#, VB, MATLAB, Python, etc.
Excellent listening skills and communication skills, particularly with manufacturing personnel and equipment operators.
Able to display complex technical information and communicate clearly and simply to people who may not have much background in a technical area.
Fundamental understanding of statistics and process engineering.
Highly driven and self-motivated to continually learn and expand skill sets.
Strong sense of ownership and dedication to timely and detailed follow-through.
Good interpersonal communication and writing skills.

Additional preferred:

Interest and experience with optical coatings and thin film coatings on glass.
Knowledge of flat glass and vacuum coating manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with concepts of color measurement, thin film characterization, thin film optics, and vacuum coating equipment.
Experience with operating and maintaining electrical/mechanical scientific instruments.
Technical knowledge and experience in Wonderware InTouch, Allen Bradley PLC, and/or other types of control systems.
Experience with SQL, OSISoft-PI, and Azure Platform and familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts and implementation.

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By Vitro

Once unleashed, there was no putting Vitro back in the bottle. Since 1909 Mexico's #1 glassmaker has poured itself into two businesses operating in the Americas and Europe. The largest, its Glass Containers segment, produces glass and aluminum pro...

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FUNDING

Private

INDUSTRY

Metal & Mineral Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

10000+

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico

DATE POSTED

June 9, 2023