About Us:

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS). Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy. Position Summary

In this role, you will take ownership of the software development lifecycle and database objectives for CTS’ proprietary automated manufacturing test systems. This dynamic fast paced position combines software expertise with electromechanical systems, database administration and product focused data driven analysis. As a member of a globally distributed shared services team you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and customers with demanding production or testing schedules. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate exceptional team work, interpersonal communication, attention to detail, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to deliver impactful solutions. Key Responsibilities Develop software solutions that automate product manufacturing, laboratory testing, SQL data storage and data analysis in a fast paced customer focused automotive environment.

Comply with cybersecurity standards, corporate governance, database security policies, industry standards and internal best practices.

Apply all aspects of database administration including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, migration, capacity planning, performance tuning, backup, and recovery.

Actively participate and contribute to projects involving enterprise database systems enhancements to meet business requirements. Participate in project design and SQL Server database design decisions.

Responsible for planning and delivering timely solutions in a hybrid development environment.

Lead system architecture, software design and security reviews.

Utilize the latest source code control methodologies to maintain an organized and well documented code base.

Develop enterprise level data reporting and management solutions.

Implement continuous improvement initiatives in support of internal and customer focused requirements.

Create system and subsystem software documentation.

Mentorship and training of engineers and/or interns.

Provide operational feasibility feedback to the manufacturing teams. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Expert knowledge of SQL, database architectures and database technology trends.

Expert knowledge of NI TestStand and LabView.

Expert knowledge of electromechanical devices and data acquisition systems.

Advanced knowledge of electrical architecture as it relates to manufacturing test systems.

Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity governance, methods, techniques and tools.

Advanced knowledge of .NET [VB.NET and C#] programming languages.

Advanced knowledge of microcontroller architecture and flashing.

Proficiency with GPT’s, ML and neural networks.

Proficiency with source code control (BitBucket, Git, SVN or equivalent).

Proficiency with the latest web development languages/tools is preferred.

Understanding of SAE J1939 protocol.

Ability to excel in a demanding production driven environment (automotive preferred). Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or data science.

8+ years of experience in software design, development and database administration for manufacturing environments.

Fluency in Spanish is desirable. Physical Demands Ability to work several hours at a computer

Ability to travel up to 50% as needed, domestic and international Working Environment Standard office environment

Laboratory environments

Extended periods in a manufacturing environment Join Us

At CTS, one of the ways we recognize the value of our employees is through our comprehensive benefits program. Highlights of our benefits program for full-time employees include: Health Benefits

401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Ready to shape the future? Apply now to join a world leader in sensing and connectivity.

United States