Engineering Technician

CTDI Careers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Monthly Incentive Bonus

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Job summary

CTDI is seeking an Engineering Technician to serve as an on-site technology/automation support resource at one of our branch locations. This role performs day-to-day upkeep, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of automated systems in production, including conveyance, sortation, robotics, and PLC-controlled equipment to maximize uptime.

Travel up to 40% during peak deployments. The position is 1st shift, 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM, Monday to Friday, with pay between $21.00 and $38.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related field.
• Experience with industrial automation equipment strongly preferred.
• Able to read schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site contact for automated systems including conveyance, sortation, testing, robotics, and PLC hardware.
• Perform preventative maintenance on hardware per schedules and specs, manage on-site spare parts.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime and maintain throughput.
• Support hardware upgrades and component swaps, sensor replacement, and wiring repairs.
• Maintain maintenance logs, parts inventory, and service records; escalate issues to leadership.
• Coordinate with branch operations to schedule maintenance with minimal production impact.
• Travel to support new launches and install conveyance systems and PLC-led hardware.
• Verify wiring, terminations, and power distribution; ensure readiness for programming and testing.
• Support commissioning and provide hypercare after go-live.

Skills

Time management

Task prioritization

Autonomy on-site

Reading schematics

Verbal & written communication

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Collaboration across departments

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial Automation

Tools

IP networks

Linux

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

CTDI is seeking an Engineering Technician to serve as an on-site technology/automation support resource at one of our branch locations. This role handles day-to-day upkeep, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of automated & testing systems in production — including conveyance, sortation, robotics, in-house test solutions and PLC-controlled equipment — to maximize uptime and reliability. The role also supports new system launches across the network, assisting with physical installation and readiness testing of new systems, with travel up to 40% during peak deployment seasons.

1st Shift

8:00AM - 4:45PM, Monday - Friday

Pay Rate

$21.00 - $38.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for automated systems, including conveyance, sortation, testing, robotics, scanning infrastructure, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on hardware per established schedules and manufacturer specs, including management of on-site spare parts.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on automated equipment to minimize downtime and maintain throughput.
• Support hardware augmentations and upgrades, including component swaps, sensor replacement/recalibration, and wiring repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, parts inventory, and service records; escalade recurring issues or parts needs to Engineering and Automation leadership.
• Coordinate with branch operations to schedule maintenance windows that minimize production impact.
• Travel to support new launches, assisting with physical installation of conveyance systems, project planning, remote support, and PLC‑led hardware at new or upgraded sites.
• Verify wiring configuration, terminations, and power distribution are correctly run and staged ahead of controls engineers, ensuring hardware is ready for programming and system testing.
• Support commissioning by confirming physical and electrical readiness of equipment, allowing controls engineers to validate logic and performance prior to go‑live; provide hypercare support immediately following go‑live

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related field — or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Experience with industrial automation equipment (conveyance, sortation, robotics, PLC‑controlled hardware) strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance practices. No programming or PLC coding experience required.
• Comfortable reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to work independently on‑site with minimal daily supervision while communicating with remote Engineering and Automation teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% of the time during peak automation launch periods.
• Physical ability to perform installation‑related tasks, including lifting, climbing, and working around moving machinery in an industrial/warehouse environment.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong time management skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on direction from multiple departments.
• Excellent organizational and follow‑up skills
• Ability to work with and communicate with a diverse population, including all levels of management
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Clear discriminatory approach to solving engineering problems.
• Understanding of analog, digital, and microprocessor circuits.
• Understanding of audio, video and CATV RF formats and circuits.
• Familiarity with Cable TV (CATV) and Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) technology.
• Familiarity with IP networks and Linux a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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 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

This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.

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.

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