2nd Shift Engineering Technician, Automation

Posting Details

• • Posted on April 9, 2026

Showing 1 location Haslet, TX 76177, USA

• On-site
• Engineering
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: 3
  
  RDSH
  003743

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

• 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
    Robot Studio
    .
  • 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.

• 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
  Robot Studio
  .
• 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 withC# / .NET
  (for middle-layer interfaces) and version control (Git).

• 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.

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field of Science (Bachelor'sdegree preferred)
• Internship or project experience with test engineering.

• Weekly pay every Thursday
• Monthly Incentive Bonus
• Positive, team-oriented, inclusive workplace
• Health, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, & sick/personal time

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement

• 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), 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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