Baggage engineer Work, Jobs in Heathrow (with Salaries)

Controls Engineer - Airport Baggage Handling Systems
Wise Technical Ltd —Heathrow
- Hybrid work
- Programmable logic controllers
- Communication skills
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Lead LLC Development Engineer (PLC Development Lead - Baggage Handling Systems)
Wise Technical Ltd —Sipson
- System design
- Programmable logic controllers
- No degree
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Senior Field Engineer
Gatwick Airport Limited —Redhill
- £70,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Project management
- Contracts
- Free parking
9d
Lead Simulation and Emulation Development Engineer
Wise Technical Ltd —Sipson
- Programmable logic controllers
- No degree
- Scripting
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Senior Specialist/Engineer Service Operations
SITA Switzerland Sarl —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Computer networking
- Work from home
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Mechanical Project Engineer
Vanderlande Industries —London
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- No degree
- Annual leave
10d
Technician - Specialist Systems
Heathrow —London
- £46,345 - £49,584 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Maintenance Development Engineer
Vanderlande Industries —London
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
Factory Test & Commissioning Engineer
Rapiscan —Salfords
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis skills
- Programmable logic controllers
Planning Consultant
Assystem —London
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
Project Manager
Costain —Hounslow
- Full-time
- Project management
8d
Associate Director – Airport Planning
AtkinsRéalis —Epsom
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Travel
- Leadership
Head of Insurance Risk
Convex Insurance —London
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Annual leave
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Controls Engineer - Airport Baggage Handling Systems

Wise Technical Ltd
Heathrow

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Job details

Qualifications

ISTQB Certification
Test management tools
Configuration management
Programmable logic controllers
Software testing
Communication skills

Full job description

To support the design, development, implementation, and commissioning of control systems for automated airport baggage handling systems. The Controls Engineer will ensure system functionality, compliance, and performance through the application of robust engineering, test, and configuration management practices.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Control System Design & Development:

o Develop and implement PLC-based control systems using Siemens TIA Portal, ideally including STL or another statement-based language.

o Design and configure control architectures, including PLC, SCADA, SAC, and safety systems to meet functional and regulatory requirements.

o Interpret and implement system requirements into technical control solutions.

Commissioning & Testing:

o Conduct software and hardware commissioning of control systems for automated baggage handling systems.

o Manage and execute detailed test plans, procedures, and documentation, ensuring traceability to requirements and standards.

o Interface with automated baggage system equipment, OEM suppliers, and airport stakeholders during integration and commissioning phases.

System Engineering & Quality:

o Apply systems engineering principles, contributing to the full lifecycle including requirements capture, design, development, integration, and validation.

o Manage configuration control of control systems, software versions, and associated documentation in line with QMS protocols.

o Ensure system safety compliance and support development of safety documentation for Hold Baggage Screening (HBS) and related processes.

Tools & Process Management:

o Utilize Emulate3D for system emulation and validation.

o Operate within formal requirements management and quality management systems (QMS) to ensure traceability and audit readiness.

o Champion best practices in test management, version control, and configuration assurance.

Required Qualifications & Certifications:

Degree or Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Electrical, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering (or equivalent experience).
Certified to perform supervision under industry and site-specific standards (e.g., ECS, SSSTS).
ISTQB Certification in software testing.
Siemens TIA Portal training or demonstrable project experience (preferred).
Airside pass eligibility and security clearance capability (for airport work environments).

Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in the development and commissioning of PLC-based control systems, ideally in airport baggage automation.
Strong working knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal, with additional experience in STL or other statement-based languages.
Experience with SCADA systems, HMI development, and field I/O integration.
Familiarity with Hold Baggage Screening (HBS) processes, safety systems, and airport operational constraints.
Understanding of configuration management in complex engineering environments.
Experience using requirements and test management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion).
Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Working Conditions:

Role may include a mix of office-based design work, on-site commissioning, and off-site testing.
Work at secure airport locations; must comply with airside rules and health & safety procedures.

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baggage engineer jobs in heathrow

Controls Engineer - Airport Baggage Handling Systems

Lead LLC Development Engineer (PLC Development Lead - Baggage Handling Systems)

Senior Field Engineer

Lead Simulation and Emulation Development Engineer

Senior Specialist/Engineer Service Operations

Mechanical Project Engineer

Technician - Specialist Systems

Maintenance Development Engineer

Factory Test & Commissioning Engineer

Planning Consultant

Project Manager

Associate Director – Airport Planning

Head of Insurance Risk

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