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Automation Controls Engineer

CTDI
CTDI Salary
Charlestown, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026

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 Controls 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.

2nd Shift: 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday-Friday

 

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

Education Requirements

  • 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.

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