2nd Shift Engineering Technician, Automation

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. 

This individual will be involved with cutting-edge Cable TV (CATV) head-end equipment and set top box technology. This individual should be a high-energy, quick learner who enjoys a hands-on, fast-paced work environment.

2nd Shift: 3:00PM - 11:30PM, Monday-Friday

Core Responsibilities

• PLC & Motion Control: Develop and optimize modular control code using Structured Text (ST) in TwinCAT 3.
• Robotic Programming: 
• • Program and simulate ABB industrial arms using RAPID and RobotStudio.
  • Integrate and script Mecademic robots for high-accuracy handling of sensitive electronics (e.g., USB/HDMI insertion).
• System Architecture: Design and maintain EtherCAT network topologies to synchronize robots, sensors, and machine vision.
• Integration: Utilize TwinCAT libraries to connect machine controllers directly with CTDI’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) for real-time data logging.
• Troubleshooting: Perform deep-dive diagnostics on electro-mechanical systems, identifying root causes for latency or precision drift.
• Continuous Improvement: Reduce cycle times and improve first-pass yield on "Multi-Unit Testers" through path optimization and code efficiency.

## Technical Requirements

• Education: B.S. in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• TwinCAT/Beckhoff: 2+ years of experience with TwinCAT 3, with a strong command of Structured Text (ST) and Motion Control libraries.
• ABB Ecosystem: Proficiency in RAPID programming and offline programming/reach studies in RobotStudio.
• Precision Robotics: Experience with small-form-factor robotics (Mecademic) or high-precision Cartesian systems.
• Communication Protocols: Hands-on experience with EtherCAT, TCP/IP, and potentially TwinCAT IoT/MQTT.
• Software Skills: Familiarity with C# / .NET (for middle-layer interfaces) and version control (Git).

## Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the telecom or consumer electronics industry.
• Knowledge of Machine Vision integration (Cognex or Keyence) within a robotic cell.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and pneumatic diagrams.
• Familiarity with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) safety protocols for robotic end-effectors.