Automation Engineer

CTDI; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Monthly Incentive Bonus

Job summary

A leading telecommunications engineering firm is seeking an Automation Engineer in Logan Township, NJ. The role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting controls for industrial processes. Responsibilities include coding for electro-mechanical systems and collaborating with engineering teams. Required skills include 4+ years in ST, C#/C++, PLC programming, and a relevant bachelor's degree. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with an emphasis on PLC or motion controllers programming.
• Familiarity developing machine controls for complex systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement code for controlling electro-mechanical systems.
• Test and debug source code.
• Work closely with engineering and R&D teams.

Skills

4+ years of ST or C#/C++ experience

PLC or motion controllers programming

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related field

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.

Location: 2810 Oldmans Creek Road, Logan Twp, NJ 08085, USA

Role Overview: 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.

Shift: 8:00AM – 4:45PM, Monday – Friday

Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 annually

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

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of either ST (Structured Test) 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

Benefits

• Weekly pay every Thursday
• Monthly Incentive Bonus
• Positive, team‑oriented, inclusive workplace
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account

Work Authorization

• United States (Required)
• Must be 18 years of age

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Visa Sponsorship

This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.