Maintenance Automation Engineer

Job Description Would you like to be responsible for making sure the LEGO automated manufacturing lines are running while ensuring the optimal levels of reliability and product excellence? Job Description The Automation Engineer will ensure that the LEGO Production team meets the reliability requirements of the company and product quality through maintaining equipment (preventative, predictive, corrective maintenance). Will be responsible for guiding the automation in the production area and managing electronic and machine controls from a high level. Duties will include the following: Ensure that the LEGO Production team meets the reliability requirements of the company and product quality through maintaining the automation of the equipment (preventative, predictive, corrective maintenance). Establish detailed maintenance of work instructions and technical documentations by working with internal network and equipment suppliers for automation technicians. Conduct root cause analysis and investigations on PLC equipment failures that significantly affect product quality, equipment up time, and packing capacity. Deep understanding of technical detail platforms/management system in PLC programming, wiring, HMI, and Operational Technology. Provide expertise in spare parts management—engagement in technical specification confirmation, substitution recommendation regarding automation spare parts. Expert in Automation of packing equipment - high level knowledge in electronic and machine control. Oversee improvement projects related to logical operation of software. Mapping and standardizing the critical parameters of software equipment with guidance from global OT team. Develop a standardized approach for robots, programming standards, safety protocols, operator interface, following standard and global implementations. Validate and install new automation applications for packaging processes. Play your part in our team succeeding! You will lead, maintain and improve the main control system of our machines to include software (PLCs, Smart Devices that require to be programmed. Will develop and update processes in the factory. Will be the control system expert for operating equipment such as machinery, process in factories and data acquisition for remote monitoring control. Will handle continuous improvement, project management of new machinery and in support of production. Do you have what it takes? Electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, automation engineering or similar Bachelors of Science (BS) degree preferred. Proven work experience in maintenance, engineering, or automation area. Microsoft Office Proficient Machine Safety Knowledge and/or experience. Ability to read to read mechanical and electrical drawings High level of analytical skills Exceptional interpersonal skills Good oral and written communication skills Weekend and off shift working hours may be required during implementation phases Practice in active use of Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and quality tools Wiring, HMI, and PLC (Allen Bradley & Siemens) knowledge and experience Programming and OT knowledge and experience Experience in the following one or more of the following: Automation, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electricity, Electronics, Electric and electronic diagrams, Mechanical diagrams, robotics Ladder Logic Programming skills Rockwell Automation knowledge (RSLogix 5000, RSLinx, Factory Talk View Studio). Additional LEGO will not be paying relocation assistance for this position. Global travel will be required. Join the LEGO team Compensation The salary for this position has a range of $84,674.00 - $127,010.00 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. What’s in it for you? Here are some of what to expect: Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times. Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind. Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount. Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme Your workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team. We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.” The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights. We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees. Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at View phone number on click.appcast.io, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities. Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO® team today. Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. Our founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen made his first wooden toy in 1932. He persevered against the odds until his business was a success. Constantly innovating, never compromising. Building, rebuilding, and striving for the best. It is this resilience and permanent sense of renewal that drives us forward. We are never still. We will always be creating, inventing, and having fun. Build your career brick by brick and play your part in continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow”.