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At Cyth, we offer the necessary technology, expertise, & products to help you effectively create ATE, Embedded, Machine Vision, & Industrial Automation Systems Test & Measurement Automation, Embedded Control & Monitoring Cyth Systems is a specialized distributor and experienced system integrator, helping customers make informed decisions when selecting platforms, products, and components for automated test, factory automation, and embedded control systems. With hundreds of systems designed, and thousands deployed, our team offers our customers the products we use coupled with trusted guidance, from system selection and startup support to programming best practices, code architecture, and technical troubleshooting. Customers can lead their own development with confidence, backed by our scalable support model—ranging from purchasing advice, mentoring, partial co-development, through to full turnkey systems when needed. Our goal is to empower innovation through reliable systems, proven expertise, and practical engineering insight. After over 20 years of successfully helping customers as an NI Certified Integration Partner, Cyth was selected by NI as the ONLY Distributor and Integrator in the Americas. 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They’re involved in the design, building, and supporting automation tools throughout our manufacturing. -J.N., Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer Industries & Solutions Our hardware, software, and platforms meet your industry's unique needs, and have been universally successful in applications of all kinds. 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Status reports, budget updates, design meetings... they've perfected the way projects should be done.” -R.J., Senior Quality Engineer, Medical Device Manufacturer Technology Partners Cyth Systems provides the best-possible technology and integration services to our customers. We strategically align with the world’s top testing and technology companies. For more info on our partners, please contact us.

Sales Development Engineer | Sales Development Engineer November1st, 2025 Jobs Cyth Systems, Inc. Sales Development Engineer San Diego, CA, USA Cyth Systems is an Engineering Integration Company specializing in Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Embedded Control Systems, and the distribution of National Instruments products for over 20 years. We enjoy working with exciting customers, both small and large, from nearly every industry, performing interesting and engaging engineering projects week after week. We combine a small business family feeling with a world-class engineering team, and customers appreciate both the personal and professional treatment we bring to their projects. Job Description Cyth Systems is seeking a driven and technically skilled Sales Development Engineer (SDE) who engages with customers through our lead management process and identifies new sales opportunities. Your effort and skills will enable our sales team to focus on high-value revenue generating activities by streamlining our sales pipeline and proactively working with customers to solve technical issues. This is an in-office position in San Diego, CA. Cyth Systems is an Engineering Integration Company specializing in Automated Test Equipment, Embedded Control Systems, and Machine Vision Systems. We enjoy working with our customers, both small and large, from nearly every market. We combine a world-class engineering team, and our customers appreciate both the personal and professional treatment we bring to their projects. You will grow your business acumen and strategic sales capabilities while consulting with engineers and their leadership to make major design and equipment investments. What is especially unique about this position is working in several industries such as Life Sciences, Semiconductor, Product Manufacturing, Sporting Goods, Aerospace, Energy and more. If you enjoy a collaborative environment where you can be a part of a team who build things and bring them to life, across a diverse range of industries and applications, come join our team at Cyth Systems! Essential Functions It is essential to the SDE role that you possess a learning mindset rooted in humility, drive, and a high IQ & EQ. You must take initiative and ownership of your role and contribute as a team player. This is a very technical role demanding that you possess tech savvy skills and can track, prioritize, review, schedule, and execute on customer-based tasks. You must have excellent communication skills that allow you to make interpersonal connections with engineers. The role demands excellent organizational abilities as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills to perform the following: Comfortable working independently in a constantly evolving environment. Balance your time between inbound sales demand, marketing generated leads, customer presentations and prospecting activities to generate new demand. Develop test and automation expertise while supporting customers and their technical challenges through our sales process. Collaborate with the sales team to understand their needs and optimize lead handoff processes. Manage and prioritize a high volume of inbound leads and conduct initial qualifications. Timely respond to prospect and customer inquires Execute targeted outbound campaigns against tiered prospect lists, creating high-intent opportunities and supporting overall pipeline growth. Provide data driven insights to inform sales strategies and resource allocation. Possess empathy and listening skills. You must understand the customer's needs and pain points through active listening and empathy. You must empathize with customers' challenges and effectively address their concerns. Possess proven understanding of electronics, computers, and software programs Ability to continuously refine processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Ability to read and write in English and communicate with excellent grammar. Required Qualifications & Skills This position requires: • Bachelor of Science in Business or STEM • Strong desire to pursue a career in technical sales and marketing • Previous sales or customer facing experience • Experience with a CRM (Salesforce & Zoho) • Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications • Strong knowledge of test automation and embedded control hardware. • Experience with National Instruments hardware and software products. Submit your resume today Name Phone Email Upload Resume Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Submit [attributer-channel] [attributer-channeldrilldown1] [attributer-channeldrilldown2] [attributer-landingpage] [attributer-landingpagegroup] [attributer-channeldrilldown3]

Technical Field Sales Engineer  | Technical Field Sales Engineer  November1st, 2025 Jobs Cyth Systems, Inc. Technical Field Sales Engineer 9939 Via Pasar, San Diego, CA, USA Job Summary Cyth Systems is looking for a Field Sales Engineer to visit with new and existing customers, understand their technology goals, and research a solution with our own engineering team, to help customers decide on a solution to their requirements. Job Description Cyth Systems is looking for a Field Sales Engineer to visit with customers, understand their technology goals, research a solution with our own engineering team, to help customers decide how to proceed on their project. Cyth Systems is an Engineering Integration Company specializing in Automated Test Equipment (ATE), Embedded Control Systems, and Machine Vision Systems for over 20 years. We enjoy working with exciting customers both small and large, from nearly every industry, doing interesting and engaging engineering projects week after week. We combine a small business family feeling with a world-class engineering team, and customers appreciate both the personal and professional treatment we bring to their projects. We believe this makes Cyth a great place to build a satisfying and long-lasting career where we get to follow our natural interests and passions every day. In this role, you represent the tip of the spear of several respected industry brands with highly differentiated products and engineering services. You will grow your business acumen and strategic sales capabilities while consulting with engineers and their leadership to make major design and equipment investments. What is especially unique about this position is working in several industries such as Life Sciences, Semiconductor, Product Manufacturing, Sporting Goods, Aerospace, Energy and more! A typical week might include visiting 6 customers in the local area, meeting with our engineering team to review customer needs, creating a proposal to show customers solutions and options for their project, and discussing the decision with the customer and their management. As you establish trust for yourself and our brands, you become the preferred vendor for your customers for future projects and repeat orders, resulting in increased sales growth for the company. If you enjoy a collaborative environment where you can be a part of a team who build things and bring them to life, across a diverse range of industries and applications, come join our team at Cyth Systems! About Cyth Cyth Systems is an Engineering Integration Company specializing in Automated Test Equipment, Embedded Control Systems, and Machine Vision Systems. We enjoy working with our customers, both small and large, from nearly every market. We combine a world-class engineering team, and our customers appreciate both the personal and professional treatment we bring to their projects. You will grow your business acumen and strategic sales capabilities while consulting with engineers and their leadership to make major design and equipment investments. What is especially unique about this position is working in several industries such as Life Sciences, Semiconductor, Product Manufacturing, Sporting Goods, Aerospace, Energy and more. If you enjoy a collaborative environment where you can be a part of a team who build things and bring them to life, across a diverse range of industries and applications, come join our team at Cyth Systems! Qualifications This position requires skill and experience in the following areas: Experience working with and proposing engineering services and solutions. Experience selling in a long sales cycle with complex custom engineering for both hardware and software solutions. Knowledge of Test Automation and embedded control hardware and software Experience selling to engineering leadership, including Directors and VPs 3+ years’ experience in business-to-business high tech sales Excellent English communication (written and spoken) Responsibilities Planning and executing territory and account development initiatives to generate demand in identified areas of greatest opportunity. Technical consulting with customer engineers and managers to understand and address their technical and business requirements with the best Cyth and Partner products and services that meet their needs. Managing and closing sales opportunities through collaborations with Cyth and Partner resources. Networking and discovery within assigned accounts to engage with new groups, create and sustain valued relationships with customer leadership, and identify new qualified sales opportunities. Achieve annual quota and quarterly targets to achieve commission & bonus. Generate demand for products through effective top account plans and overall territory strategy. Effectively lead Cyth and Partner resources to close sales. Adapt and lead client presentations and product demonstrations. Learn the Cyth and Partner product and service offerings and relevant value propositions. Demonstrate account knowledge and ability to impact revenue by utilizing sales tracking systems and providing accurate forecasts. Other responsibilities Technical degree with a major in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or similar Sales: 3 years Technical sales: 1 year Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Travel locally to visit customers. Ability to work in-office full-time in San Diego, CA Must be able to lift 5–10-pound objects, 5-10 times per day. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to commute/relocate: San Diego, CA 92126: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: Sales: 1 year (Required) Technical sales: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person Job Type: Full-time Supplemental pay types: Commission pay Schedule: 8-hour shift Submit your resume today Name Phone Email Upload Resume Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Submit [attributer-channel] [attributer-channeldrilldown1] [attributer-channeldrilldown2] [attributer-landingpage] [attributer-landingpagegroup] [attributer-channeldrilldown3]

*As Featured on NI.com Original Author: Mats Alaküla, Lund Univerisity Edited by: Cyth Systems Project Summary Lund University integrated the NI CompactRIO into its power electronic lab, teaching students real-time power electronics with research-grade systems. System Features & Components Real-time operating system (RTOS) enabled speed control and PID optimization FPGA-level logic enabled implementation of hysteresis bounds and the simplification of overall system architecture Live data visualization and parameter adjustment enabled through HMI Outcomes Achieved “fast computer” model levels of determinism , enabling real-world levels of system responsiveness Reliable control loop execution delivers continuous live monitoring Equipped undergraduate students with hands-on experience using research-grade control systems Technology at-a-glance Hardware: NI cRIO-9063 chassis NI cRIO-9038 chassis Software: LabVIEW LabVIEW FPGA LabVIEW Real-Time Control Theory in Practice In university electrical engineering labs, students learn how motor drives and power electronics operate. These types of systems require microsecond-level precision to ensure continuous and smooth operation of motors. For educators, it can be a challenge to bridge the gap between theoretical “fast computer” models and real-world control systems that introduce computational delays. At Lund University in Sweden, they needed to address this education gap needed to ensure their students could experience firsthand how control theory performs in a real-world context. Determinism Requirements Professor Mats Alaküla needed to teach students how to control electrical motor drives and power electronics systems with sub-milisecond time constraints. Maintaining currents within safe operating limits require voltage controll within hundreds of microseconds. Their existing MATLAB/Simulink and DSpace technology platform could not keep pace with modern electrical drives requiring increasingly higher frequencies. The Windows-based monitoring system interfered with control, disrupting the simulation of a realistic control system. The majority of students’ time was spent creating workarounds for hardware limitations, not mastering control algorithms themselves. Lund University needed a solution that would prepare their students for the real-world scenarios they would encounter in ther future careers. Hysteresis Control Enabled The university chose to adopt the NI CompactRIO platform, paired with LabVIEW Real-time and FPGA Modules to implement a control architecture that would eliminate computation delays. NI cRIO-9063 & NI cRIO-9038 CompactRIO controllers. System Architecture & Capabilities FPGA-based current control: time-critical electrical current control implemented directly on the FPGA Real-time processing: slower control loops, for ensuring optimal system performance, run on real-time operating system (RTOS), including engine speed trajectory following and continuous PID parameter recalculation Windows OS: live data visualization and datalogging enabled through user interface housed on the Windows OS Integrated resolver signal processing: cRIO I/O availability and measurement speed capabilities eliminated the need for dedicated resolver circuits Hysteresis control capability: FPGA measurement speed enabled direct current control with real-time three-phase current visualization in real-imaginary planes Sub-100 microsecond voltage control: implemented on FPGA and RTOS to maintain current within acceptable intervals required by electrical drives The responsiveness of the cRIO enabled the implementation of control methods that their previous solution couldn’t support. Direct current control via hysteresis required high determinisim to keep current within precise tolerances. Applied Motion Stepper Motor Drives, controlled and communicated with using NI LabVIEW software. Traditional rotor position measurement requires high-frequency input signals and additional processing circuits. The measurement speed and I/O flexibility of the NI cRIO platform were capable of directly handling resolver signal processing and simplifying the system architecture students interact with. The self-contained nature of the cRIO, paired with its ability to push live updates to host computers eliminated the Windows OS interference problems that previously disrupted control loops. Real-World "Fast Computer" The architecture enabled by the technology platform eliminated the gap between theory and practice for these students, as the solution responds as theoretical “fast computer” models would, making control theory directly applicable to real-world systems. Lund University’s introduction of the NI CompactRIO platform to undergraduate students enabled continuity and best practice sharing with graduate students already using the platform for advanced electrical machine development. The university is now fully capable of preparing their students for their future careers by enabling them to gain hands-on experience with the optimal control strategies driving the pace of development in modern power electronics engineering. Original Author: Mats Alaküla, Lund Univerisity Edited by: Cyth Systems

Window tint manufacturer improved QA through implementation of turnkey, automated film testing solution built by Cyth Systems with LabVIEW. Technician installing window tint film on a vehicle Project Summary Window tint manufacturer improved quality assurance through implementation of turnkey, automated film testing solution built on LabVIEW. System Features & Components Turnkey film quality testing system delivered calibration repeatability, multi-axis measurement and standardized quality control LabVIEW-based measurement automation and algorithmic analysis of images with custom calibration routines and pass/fail decision logic Custom optical measurement solution contained in benchtop housing with a high-resolution camera, high-powered LED array and cartridge clamp mechanism   Outcomes Standardized quality control across all production lines through eliminating  manual inspection Reduced error rates in film acceptance by implementation of measurable pass/fail criteria Expanded quality assurance capacity by deploying test units to every production line Improved product quality assurance through enabling capture of fine defects Technology at-a-glance LabVIEW software Custom optical measurement housing High-resolution camera High-power LED illumination Precision cartridge clamp solution Precision Engineering and Inspection Window tint film shields vehicles and buildings from heat, UV damage and glare. This seemingly simple technology requires precision engineering and manufacturing to ensure adequate visibility and durability of the ting long term. Ensuring consistent film quality at production volume requires automated testing to deliver reliable, high-quality results.   Manual Testing Bottlenecks A well-established San Diego window tint manufacturer needed to transform their quality control process from manual inspection to automated precision measurement. The greatest limitations to their quality assurance were: Manual inspection resulting in quality variations:  different quality inspectors rated distortion and striation levels subjectively, producing iconsistent quality judgements Random sampling missing defects:  randomly selecting film segments from production lines left gaps in quality assurance coverage No standardized measurement criteria:  without numerical pass/fail thresholds, accepted quality standards varied significantly between shifts Scale limitations:  Manual processes limited production volumes and scalability of the business The quality of window tint film relies on minimal surface grain and distortion. Striations on the film directly impact transparency, and consequently, customer satisfaction The window tint film manufacturer needed to implement an automated tessting system to achieve the critical consistent, repeatable measurements they needed across all of their product lines. They turned to Cyth Systems for help because of their expertise with test automation and precision measurements. Multi-subsystem Architecture Cyth engineered a benchtop distortion measurement system, a turnkey solution that combined optical measurement hardware with custom LabVIEW software for automated quality control. The prominent subsystems in the solution were: Housing with cartridge clamp system:  mechanical fixture for positioning and stabilizing film samples to ensure consistent test quality High-powered LED illumination:  array of controlled lighting to eliminate ambient variables and highlight surface characteristics of test samples Precision camera scanning:  high-resolution image capture scans entire film surface with calibrated field of view Custom LabVIEW measurement algorithm:  custom algorithm analyzes surface grain, calculates distortion ratings and applies pass/fail criteria based on specifications Multi-axis measurement protocol:  four-point measurement system captures comprehensive distortion profiles Calibrated repeatability:  systems were standardized based on hundreds of reference samples to align manufacturer’s existing rating scale matches the specifications and thresholds in the test system The automated testing workflow was sequenced as follows: Operator calibrates the camera to appropriate field of view Film sample is loaded into the cartridge clamp First measurement is captured at 0 degrees orientation Cartridge is rotated 90 degrees and steps 2-4 are repeated LabVIEW-based algorithms calculated the average distortion score of the sample Pass/fail determination is made automatically based on quality acceptance thresholds   LabVIEW user interface enables test technicians to view and save results. Iterative Algorithm Refinement The window tint manufacturer’s product lines varied from automotive window tint to commercial building installations, with each application requiring very specific distortion tolerances. One of the most challenging technical aspects to develop was the calibration of the optical measurement system. The custom measurement algorithm was iteratively tested with hundreds of collaboratively-rated film samples, which trained the system to recognize quality characteristics that experienced operators identified visually. Enclosed, benchtop version of tester alongside laptop HMI. Core System Architecture: Optical measurement subsystem included high-resolution cameras with a calibrated field of view and high-power LED lighting array enclosed in a custom, compact housing designed for benchtop integration. Mechanical handling subsystem was built with a cartridge clamp mechanism to enable standardized sample positioning with 90-degree rotation capabilities for multi-axis measurement and an operator-accessible interface for replacing samples. Custom LabVIEW control and analysis software  enabled the implementation of processing algorithms to automatically measure film sample distortion and display results based off of the window tint manufacturer’s existing quality rating system. User interface and reporting features were also built with LabVIEW; the front panel guided operator workflow and included graphs with numerical distortion scores and data trends. Quality control documentation was automatically generated and saved to a secure database. The core elements of the final solution enabled the manufacturer to remove subjectivity from their quality assessments while ensuring adherence to the manufacturer’s existing and established quality rating system. Iterative system calibration process  was a collaboration between the manufacturer’s quality experts and Cyth Systems engineering to test hundreds of film samples and ensure measurement accuracy and repeatability. Extensive standardization validation performed to deliver identical ratings across units for quality assurance at scale. Turnkey integration facilitated operator ramp-up due to straightforward sample loading procedure and automated measurements. The precise, quantifiable results of the system enabled data-driven decision making, which mitigated quality risks and reduced overall test times.   Improved Quality Assurance The automated window film quality test solution enabled the manufacturer to improve and scale quality control operations. The turnkey system delivered: Standardized quality control across all production lines through eliminating the inconsistencies in manual inspection. Reduced error rates in film acceptance through implementation of measurable pass/fail criteria, as opposed to subjective operator judgement. Expanded quality assurance capacity by deploying units to every assembly line to ensure comprehensive coverage for all production. Improved product quality assurance through enabling capture of defects that were previously imperceptible.

Automated viral dispensing system increases biopharmaceutical R&D lab’s throughput by 300% with precision robotics, LabVIEW, NI TestStand, PXI hardware and machine vision. Custom, automated dispensing subsystem coats test slides with sample suspensions. Project Summary Automated sample dispensing system increased biopharmaceutical R&D lab's throughput by 300% with LabVIEW, NI Test Stand, PXI System Features & Components 6-axis robot arm with precision gripper and machine vision to ensure safe and efficient slide handling 16-channel peristaltic pump system for transporting suspensions with viral material to dispensing nozzle NI LabVIEW and Test Stand sotware architecture for controlling PXI and process hardware Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) cabinet with laminar airflow for containment of viral matter Outcomes 300% sample preparation throughput increase (1,00 slides per 2-hour cycle) Complete containment of infections materials through implementation of Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) protocols 5-30μL dispensing accuracy (±10%) ensures consistent test preparation Emergency safety systems with light curtain monitoring Technology at-a-glance Hardware: NI PXI-1082 Chassis (obsolete) NI PXI-6514 NI PXI-6225 (obsolete) 1300 Series Class II, Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinet (Thermofischer) 6-stop Indexing Rotary Table Denso 6-axis robot Watson Marlow 520Di Peristaltic Pump Drive (16 channel) Basler Camera 4 Megapixel Color Edmund Optics Telecentric Lens SONY Mini Pinhole Lens Camera Sick Proximity Sensors Safety Light Curtain Sender and Photoelectric Sensor Software: LabVIEW NI TestStand Biopharmaceutical Viral Research Breakthroughs in biopharmaceutical research depend on precise, high-volume testing of viral samples. Researchers require thousands of consistently prepared test slides with exact viral concentrations to develop flu vaccines or understand the transmission of respiratory diseases. The manual preparation of virus-coated slides can slow critical research and expose laboratory personnel to risk because of the continuous handling of infectious materials. For biopharmaceutical R&D labs, testing throughput directly impacts their research timelines and discovery rates. To accelerate their research and bring treatments to market faster, researchers need an automated solution that can handle infectious materials safely and rapidly prepare viral samples. Manual Sample Preparation Bottlenecks A   biopharmaceutical R&D company faced a serious bottleneck in their respiratory desease testing program due to the manual dispensation of viral samples by laboratory operators. Operators were dispensing eight different viral samples, including rhinovirus, influenza, and SARS, onto individual test slides, one by one. This manual process grealy limited their resting capacity and created safety concerns for operators handling infectious materials at scale. Their existing workflow could only produce a fraction of the test slides they needed to support their research initiatives, which created delays in their studies and greatly limited their ability to scale their programs effectively. This biopharmaceutical R&D company decided to collaborate with Cyth Systems to build an automated slide coating solution because of their expertise with industrial automation and precise mechanical control. Industrial Automation and Robotics Cyth engineered a fully automated viral dispensing system that integrated precision robotics, multi-channel pumping, and biological safety containment. Cyth designed a complete automated workflow to transform their inefficient, manual processes into a high-throughput and safety-focused operation. Core System components: Heated stirring plate for maintaining suspension of eight distinct viruses in liquid mediums 16-channel peristaltic pump for delivering precise viral volumes to nozzles for dispensation onto a slide Denso 6-axis robot arm for managing slide po sitioning with 5-30μL dispensing accuracy (±10%) Indexing rotary table for transporting coated and dried slides to a rack for storage Biological Safety Lever II cabinet for containing infections materials   Advanced Process Architecture built on NI Labview and TestStand:  Supervisory processes built on LabVIEW programs orchestrated by NI TestStand software. NI PXI chassis delivers high-speed I/O and Modbus/RS485 communication capabilities to coordinate system hardware. Precision Robotic Control through Machine Vision:  Sick proximity sensors and high-resolution cameras identify available positions on the drying rack. Comprehensive Safety Intgration: Emergency light curtains trigger immediate halt to process hardware if the enclosure is breached. The Biological Safety Level II (BSL-II) cabinet uses laminar airflow to contain all viral particles and prevent contamination of samples. Workflow steps: Robot arm retrieves clean slides from supply stack Heated stirring plate (1) prepares viral content for dispensation; eight distinct viruses were suspended in a liquid medium. 16-channel peristaltic pump (2) delivers virus suspensions to dispensing nozzles. Denso 6-axis robot arm (4) picks up an available testing slide (3) and positions it underneath the nozzle to be coated in the suspension, then the arm transports the slide to a drying rack Indexing rotary table (5) transports completed and dried samples to an available rack with storage for up to 1000 samples 1: Heated stirring plate. 2: 16-channel peristaltic pump. 3: Stack of clean slides. 4: Denso 6-axis robot with custom-fabricated gripper. 5: Indexing rotary table with a drying rack for slides. Sample Preparation Throughput Tripled Production efficiency gains: 300% increase in test sample preparation throughput 1,000 slides produced every 2-hour cycle Continuous operation with minimal manual interaction from operators Enhanced safety: Complete containment of infections materials achieved adhering to BSL-II protocols Eliminated direct operator exposure to viral samples Emergency stop enables immediate operator intervention as needed Research acceleration: Increased access to high-quality samples greatly increased biopharmaceutical research testing capacity Consistent dispensation of slide coating improved reliability of research results Reduced slide preparation time allows researchers to focus on analysis rather than sample preparation The automated system has positioned the biopharmaceutical R&D company to scale their respiratory disease research programs significantly, enabling them to accelerate the development of treatments. The enhanced safety protocols, combined with increased sample preparation throughput gave the R&D company a competitive advantage when securing research contracts and advancing their pharmaceutical developments.