Sr Robotics Engineer, AMR

CTDI•West Goshen Township, PA

21h

About The Position

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. Sr Robotics Engineer is responsible for leading the development, integration, and deployment of Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) systems in industrial and warehouse environments. This role owns key technical initiatives and delivers production-ready autonomy software across robot design, navigation, localization, motion control, fleet management, and system integration. Partners cross-functionally with Mechanical and Controls Engineering to support system design and develop PLC-based automation solutions, including conveyors, robotics, and vision systems, as extensions of the base vehicle platform.

Requirements

5-7+ years of industry experience in developing and deploying autonomous robotic systems
Hands-on experience with robotic arms and mobile robots, including mechanics, coding and troubleshooting
Basic knowledge & ability to read mechanical & electrical drawings
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to work as an individual as well as in a Team environment
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Access, and Project)
Experience with industrial robotics
Strong proficiency in .NET/C#, Python, C/C++
Experience with Linux, ROS, and Navigation Algorithms

Nice To Haves

M.S. degree in Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical discipline
Understanding / Experience of Warehouse processes such as inventory management, Order fulfillment, receiving etc. preferred
SQL experience
Experience with PLCs (Beckhoff preferred), Structured Text programming
Understanding of control systems and MHE

Responsibilities

Architect, integrate, and deploy robotic automated solutions
Review existing robotic system performance; troubleshoot issues and implement improvements
Conduct research and analyze design specifications to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements
Select appropriate robotic components based on application requirements
Gather, define, and document system requirements, including hardware and software dependencies
Communicate requirements effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors
Manage hardware and software milestones to ensure successful deployment of automation solutions
Collaborate with coworkers, customers, and various levels of management to deliver solutions
All other duties as assigned
Lead development of autonomy software, including navigation, localization, mapping, and motion control for mobile robots
Design and implement advanced algorithms such as SLAM, path planning, and obstacle avoidance
Develop and maintain fleet management systems for multi-robot coordination
Build and integrate low latency, near real-time software interfacing with vehicle controls and safety systems
Interface Autonomy software with servo drives, motion controllers, and advanced sensor systems (LiDAR, cameras, IMUs)
Participate in mechanical design to review hardware setup, component layout, and parts selection for optimal robot driving performance
Contribute to next-generation robotic platforms and autonomy capabilities
Support on-site deployment, commissioning, and advanced troubleshooting of robotic systems
Learn, work with, and contribute to PLC Structured Text (ST) codebases and controls configurations