The LEGO Group

OT Automation Manager

The LEGO Group$104K — $156K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 3+ years in automation system programming and mechatronics
  • 3+ years with Allen Bradley PLC installation and troubleshooting
  • Experience with ABB Robotics
  • Fluency in English, capable of working with multicultural teams
  • Familiarity with Rockwell Automation software (Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk Optix)
  • Hands-on experience with functional safety practices
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings

Responsibilities

  • Standardize automation platforms for Final-Pack production
  • Support installation and commissioning of production lines
  • Drive and define platform activities for production growth
  • Provide technical guidance for automation and IT architecture
  • Ensure modularity and robustness in automation technology
  • Engage with stakeholders during automation equipment ramp-up
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project success

Benefits

  • Enhanced paid Family Care Leave
  • Comprehensive life and disability insurance coverage
  • Access to wellbeing programs and Headspace App
  • Generous colleague discount on LEGO products
  • Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
  • Hybrid work policy with an average of 3 days in the office
Full Job Description
Job Description

Would you like to be the OT Technology owner Final Pack production lines at our new automated manufacturing facility in Virginia? In this role you will be the OT responsible onsite in Virginia, and a key player in installation, commissioning and continuous improvement in our Packing technology.

  • The OT Automation Manager will be responsible for standardizing automation platforms for the Final-Pack area. Will support installation and commissioning of production lines from OT perspective. Identifies and collects continuous improvements for enhanced productivity, usability and serviceability. Duties will include the following:
  • Drives and defines platform activities to ensure growth and robust production in respect to novelties and element specific changes.
  • Provides technical guidance for automation and IT architecture for development and design of automation/software for equipment in collaboration with suppliers and mechanical designers.
  • Ensures modularity and robustness for automation and mechatronics related technology for next generation of production equipment.
  • Support collaboration development of cross functional team.
  • Provides IT knowledge to ensure state of the art architecture for a digital future.
  • Actively engage stakeholders and customers during and post the ramp up phase of new automation equipment.


Play your part in our team succeeding
Operational Technology is a key player for bringing the LEGO bricks in hands of the kids. Join us in making state of the art automation solutions under the Industry 4.0 umbrella. In this position you will play an important role in the installation and the commissioning of new production lines in our new factory in Virginia. You will be working with Platforms in our Final Packing technology and will have the responsibility to innovate and maintain PLC Software and OT equipment. You will be responsible for local PLC software roll out and implementation hand in hand with stakeholders globally. We need you to bring your expertise in Automation and programming and preferably with knowledge from multiple suppliers. We are starting up a new factory and hands-on automation experience is key for success in this role. You will be working closely with the Global Installation Team, to build up capacity in Virginia and support a more automated landscape for our production sites.

Do you have what it takes?
  • Bachelor Degree is preferred.
  • Extensive experience in automation system programming and mechatronics application experience.
  • Extensive experience in Allen Bradley PLC system installation / troubleshooting experience (development, design and PLC-programming).
  • Knowledge of other automation brands and the ability to assess strength and weakness between different solutions.
  • Experience in ABB Robotics (troubleshooting and programming).
  • Fluent English, working across time zones and with multicultural teams.
  • Familiar with Rockwell Automation software environment (Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk Optix Studio).
  • Experience with machine vision systems (Keyence and/or Cognex).
  • Experience in Ethernet/IP, MQTT and/or OPC UA.
  • Hands on experience in functional safety - understand safety controller and electrical diagram design and trouble shooting.
  • Experience in OT network setup and troubleshooting.
  • Able to read and write equipment design requirements (e.g. LEGO Technical Specification).
  • Ability to read/understand electrical drawings.


Preferred
  • Previous experience working with SAP.
  • Experience with Python for scripting, automation, and general programming tasks.
  • Familiarity with EPlan and/or PcSchematic.
  • Basic IT bridge building competence such as: Experience with DevOps principles like Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) OR Experience with APIs (ReST, OData).


Additional
  • Ability to travel globally 20-50 days a year.
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.


Compensation
The salary for this position has a range of $104,327.00 - $156,491.00 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:

FamilyCare 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.

About The LEGO Group

The LEGO Group is a Danish toy production company based in Billund. It is best known for the manufacture of Lego-brand toys, consisting mostly of interlocking plastic bricks. The LEGO Group has also built several amusement parks around the world, each known as Legoland, and operates several retail stores. The company was founded on 10 August 1932 by Ole Kirk Christiansen. The word 'lego' is derived from the Danish words 'leg godt', meaning 'play well'. The LEGO Group's flagship product, Lego, consists of colourful interlocking plastic bricks accompanying an array of gears, figurines called minifigures, and various other parts. LEGO pieces can be assembled and connected in many ways to construct objects, including vehicles, buildings, and working robots.
Learn more about The LEGO Group
Size
18,900 employees
Industry
Founded
1932

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