Automation Engineer

Automation EngineerCTDI 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 include developing and implementing code for controlling electro-mechanical systems, developing control system software, selecting and integrating I/O, testing and debugging source code, working closely with engineering and R&D teams to add features to systems, assisting with maintaining and optimizing code for existing electrical systems, and following 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, and tuition reimbursement.