High-Bay Automation Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, condition-based, and corrective maintenance on automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, robotics, and automation systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues using PLC software, HMIs, industrial networks, electrical schematics, and manufacturer documentation.
• Optimize equipment settings to improve reliability, performance, and reduce downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA), PDCA, and other structured problem-solving methods to eliminate recurring failures.
• Document maintenance activities and corrective actions within the CMMS.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and startup activities.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, suppliers, and OEMs to implement sustainable equipment improvements.
• Train and mentor maintenance team members while supporting continuous improvement, TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all LEGO safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and participate in required technical and safety training.
• Starting Hourly Rate: $36.85

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanics, Electronics, Mechanics, or a related technical field.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated industrial equipment in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or similar environments.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Previous experience in reading electrical schematics, technical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Must be able to safely work at heights up to 40 meters (131 feet). Required training, including heights rescue training, will be provided.
• Must travel internationally up to three consecutive weeks, one to two times annually, for training, commissioning, or technical support.
• Required to obtain required safety certifications (LOTO, CPR, First Aid).
• Required to work a fixed 12-hour day or night shift on a 2-2-3 schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience supporting highly automated manufacturing, warehouse, or material handling systems.
• Experience with ASRS, conveyors, robotics, AMRs, AGVs, or similar automation technologies.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable PLC platforms.
• Experience troubleshooting VFDs, servo systems, industrial networks, and automated controls.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Experience serving as a technical mentor or lead technician.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, Electromechanics, or a related technical discipline.

Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and based on the iconic LEGO® brick, it is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials. The LEGO Group is a privately held company based in Billund, Denmark. The company is still owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family who founded it in 1932.

Company Description

Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and based on the iconic LEGO® brick, it is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials. The LEGO Group is a privately held company based in Billund, Denmark. The company is still owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family who founded it in 1932.