Job description

CTDI is a large-scale Engineering, Repair, and Logistics company that services the country’s largest wireless telecommunications providers, as well as the largest High-speed Internet & Cable providers. CTDI has over 11,000 FT US Employees in over 60 world class US Operations. CTDI also has a global footprint with more than 20,000 employees worldwide. The Automation Engineer focuses on designing, developing and supporting controls for our industrial processes and control automation initiatives. This role will work with all functional aspects of the control solution including hardware devices, I/O communication, coding and UI development. Must have knowledge of PLC, motion controllers and core automation principles. This role will work in conjunction with our Automation Design Engineer to ensure concept and detailed designs are being done with our standard control framework (programming language and controls hardware) in mind. Responsibilities • Develop and implement code for controlling electro-mechanical systems • Develop control system software • Select and integrate I/O • Test and debug source code • Work closely with engineering and R&D teams to add features to systems • Assist with maintaining and optimizing code for existing electrical systems • Follow best practices for software version control and documentation • Devises and performs tests to identify the root cause of problems • Travel to NJ 1-3 days per week (Miles will be reimbursed) Required Skills & Experience: • 0-4 years of either ST (Structured Text) OR C#/C++ experience with an emphasis on PLC or motion controllers programming. Ladder Logic, Raspberry Pi, Arduino are all plus skills, but ST and/or Embedded C/C++/C# are necessary • Experience with machine-control APIs • Familiarity developing machine controls for complex systems • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Required Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or a comparable technical degree You will love working in our family-oriented company! When you join our family, you will enjoy perks such as: • Weekly pay every Thursday • Monthly Incentive Bonus • Positive, team-oriented, inclusive workplace • Health, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Coverage • Paid holidays, vacation, & sick/personal time Benefits • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401(k) • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Tuition reimbursement Work Authorization • United States (Required) • Must be 18 years of age Apply today to join our dynamic team! CTDI offers an excellent compensation and benefits package and has been a growing leader in the telecommunications field for over 40 years. Come put our successful history behind your career! CTDI is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at CTDI, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination. This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship. As part of our hiring process, we may use automated decision tools to assist in evaluating candidate qualifications, skills, and experience against job requirements. These tools are designed to support—not replace—human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by our hiring team. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and regularly review our hiring processes, including automated tools, to support fairness and reduce the risk of unintended bias. You may request an alternative evaluation method or accommodation by contacting Workforceoperations@CTDI.com . CA Residents only click here to view CTDI's California Privacy Notice Agreement.

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Develop and implement code for controlling electro-mechanical systems
Develop control system software
Select and integrate I/O
Test and debug source code
Work closely with engineering and R&D teams to add features to systems
Assist with maintaining and optimizing code for existing electrical systems
Follow best practices for software version control and documentation
Devises and performs tests to identify the root cause of problems
Travel to NJ 1-3 days per week (Miles will be reimbursed)
Experience with machine-control APIs
Familiarity developing machine controls for complex systems
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or a comparable technical degree
You will love working in our family-oriented company! When you join our family, you will enjoy perks such as:
Weekly pay every Thursday
Positive, team-oriented, inclusive workplace
Health, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Coverage
Paid holidays, vacation, & sick/personal time

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Monthly Incentive Bonus

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Health Insurance

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401(K)