
Controls Engineer – PVD Systems (Inline & Cluster Tools)
Location Perrysburg, OH (preferred)
Reports To Service Manager
Travel Up to 25%, as required
About the Role
We are looking for a Controls Engineer to support advanced PVD (physical vapor deposition) inline and cluster tool platforms. This is a hybrid field-and-office-based position focused on developing, integrating, and supporting automation and controls systems for high-performance thin film deposition equipment used in precision manufacturing environments.
The ideal candidate will be based near Perrysburg, OH, and have experience working directly with customers on system control integration and optimization. You’ll work closely with engineering, service, and internal/external teams to ensure tools perform to exacting standards in high-volume, high-reliability applications.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Background

Vital Materials is a global leader in materials technology, with operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. With 49 offices in 20 countries and over 13,000 employees, we serve 46+ industries with more than 100 advanced compounds.
From Source to Solutions, our capabilities span rare-metals-based materials, sustainable resource recycling, and precision equipment tailored for sectors such as semiconductors, energy, automotive, electronics, and optics.
Backed by robust R&D and strict quality assurance, we deliver consistently high-performing solutions that meet the evolving demands of global markets.
We’re dedicated to powering the technologies of tomorrow, empowering a smarter, more sustainable world through material innovation.