CLX Engineering ยท 1 month ago
Senior Controls & Automation Engineer
CLX Engineering designs and delivers automation systems for airports, and they are seeking a Senior Controls & Automation Engineer. This role involves leading automation efforts from design through commissioning, serving as both a technical expert and on-site leader in high-pressure environments.
Industrial Automation
Responsibilities
Own on-site technical execution; provide daily updates and remove roadblocks
Serve as the primary technical and project contact for clients and internal teams
Support proposals, estimates, and early technical planning
Write, modify, and troubleshoot PLC code (RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, CCW)
Integrate industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet) and interface with VFDs, HMIs, SCADA, and third-party systems
Utilize Ignition for system integration and visualization
Design, program, test, and commission baggage handling and boarding bridge systems
Develop clean, intuitive HMI screens that operators actually want to use
Update AutoCAD drawings and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards
Lead and supervise installation activities; troubleshoot and validate system performance
Execute in-house testing, site acceptance testing, and full commissioning
Prepare test plans, work plans, and detailed DOOs
Coordinate with logistics to ensure materials arrive when and where needed
Supervise CLX personnel and vendor crews on site
Collaborate with other engineers on shared programming and system design tasks
Qualification
Required
4+ years of hands-on PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar)
Experience working in live, high-pressure industrial or transportation environments
Strong understanding of electrical schematics, controls systems, and industrial automation principles
Ability to interpret and execute TSA testing requirements and formal test plans
Proficiency in IEC PLC languages
HMI experience
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Strong documentation, communication, and client-facing skills
Ability to lead crews and coordinate with clients, vendors, and trades
Willingness and ability to pass TSA SIDA clearance and background checks
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work around live systems is required
Preferred
FactoryTalk View preferred; Ignition or Wonderware acceptable
Bachelor's Degree
Industrial Robot Programming
SCADA Experience
High Voltage Systems
Industrial Electrical Experience