Aviation Baggage Systems Controls Integration Lead

CLX Engineering•Sanford, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the Invisible Engine of Air Travel At CLX Engineering, our automation quietly keeps airports moving. As an Aviation Baggage Systems Controls Integration Lead, you own the end-to-end technical heartbeat of complex systems so travelers never notice a thing—and that's exactly the goal. A Day in the Life You arrive at an active concourse before first light. Overnight, your PLC update improved a merge. You walk the conveyor line, verify I/O, check VFD trends, and align with operations on the commissioning plan. By mid-morning, you're leading vendors through SAT steps, collaborating with a teammate on Ignition visualization tweaks, and fielding a client question about TSA testing. When a sensor fault pops during a load test, you isolate an EtherNet/IP node, adjust Studio 5000 logic, and keep the line humming. Before sign-off, you close out punch items, publish the DOO revisions, and send a crisp status summary to stakeholders. What You'll Own Full technical execution on site: daily coordination, status updates, and roadblock removal Primary point of contact for clients and internal teams across design, build, and commissioning Front-end support for proposals, estimating, and early technical planning PLC development and troubleshooting (RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, CCW; IEC languages) Industrial network integration (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet); interface with VFDs, HMIs, SCADA, and third-party systems System integration and visualization using Ignition; HMI development (FactoryTalk View preferred; Ignition/Wonderware also welcome) Design, programming, testing, and commissioning of baggage handling and boarding bridge systems Operator-centric HMI screen design that is clean, intuitive, and reliable AutoCAD updates; ensure adherence to codes and applicable standards Lead/supervise installation crews and vendors; validate performance end-to-end Plan and execute in-house testing, site acceptance testing, and full commissioning Author test plans, work plans, and detailed DOOs Coordinate materials and logistics to keep work fronts unblocked Partner with fellow engineers on shared programming and system design tasks Working Reality Night shifts, off-hours, and occasional overtime during commissioning are part of the craft Travel is required, sometimes on short notice Participation in a rotating on-call schedule Active airport environments: tight spaces, low light, and variable temperatures Lift up to 50 lbs and work safely around live systems If you take pride in building systems that “just work” night after night, flight after flight, this role puts you in the driver’s seat.

Requirements

4+ years of hands-on PLC programming with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar
Experience operating in live, high-pressure industrial or transportation settings
Strong command of controls/automation concepts and electrical schematics
Ability to interpret and execute TSA testing requirements and formal test plans
HMI/SCADA proficiency (FactoryTalk View preferred; Ignition/Wonderware acceptable)
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Clear written and verbal communication; strong client-facing presence
Proven ability to lead crews and coordinate with clients, vendors, and trades
Willingness and ability to pass TSA SIDA clearance and background checks

Nice To Haves

PLC troubleshooting and PLC programming experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
General troubleshooting and industrial electrical experience
CAD software proficiency
SCADA experience
High voltage systems familiarity
Industrial robot programming exposure

Responsibilities

Full technical execution on site: daily coordination, status updates, and roadblock removal
Primary point of contact for clients and internal teams across design, build, and commissioning
Front-end support for proposals, estimating, and early technical planning
PLC development and troubleshooting (RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, CCW; IEC languages)
Industrial network integration (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet); interface with VFDs, HMIs, SCADA, and third-party systems
System integration and visualization using Ignition; HMI development (FactoryTalk View preferred; Ignition/Wonderware also welcome)
Design, programming, testing, and commissioning of baggage handling and boarding bridge systems
Operator-centric HMI screen design that is clean, intuitive, and reliable
AutoCAD updates; ensure adherence to codes and applicable standards
Lead/supervise installation crews and vendors; validate performance end-to-end
Plan and execute in-house testing, site acceptance testing, and full commissioning
Author test plans, work plans, and detailed DOOs
Coordinate materials and logistics to keep work fronts unblocked
Partner with fellow engineers on shared programming and system design tasks