Automation Engineer Machine Maintenance LEGO

• 4.1 Richmond, VA Job Details $84,674
• $127,010 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Family leave Qualifications Quality control corrective actions PLC-based control system operation Industrial automation Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Defect resolution root cause analysis Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Procedural guides Fanuc Technical documentation Defect analysis Electrical technical documentation Engineering process optimization Facilities predictive maintenance Reliability analysis Mid-level Industrial electrical systems Industrial equipment troubleshooting Policy & process development Corrective maintenance Continuous improvement Troubleshooting electrical systems System validation Team training System testing Collaboration with manufacturing teams Electrical control system maintenance Electrical maintenance Technical training Technical troubleshooting support Engineering functional testing Full Job Description Would you like to be responsible for supporting the reliability, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automation and control systems used in injection molding operations?

The Automation Engineer Machine Maintenance serves as a technical resource for troubleshooting, optimizing, and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment to maximize uptime, improve equipment performance, and support safe and efficient production operations. Working closely with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams, the Machine Automation Engineer contributes to equipment reliability initiatives, automation improvements, and preventive maintenance programs while ensuring compliance with company standards and manufacturer recommendations. Key Responsibilities Monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize automation and control systems supporting injection molding operations. Provide technical support for PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, sensors, actuators, drives, robotics, and associated control systems. Investigate automation and equipment failures affecting safety, quality, uptime, and product. Perm root cause analysis and support the implementation of corrective actions to reduce recurring equipment issues. Develop and maintain troubleshooting guides, maintenance work instructions, electrical documentation, PLC backups, and technical records. Collaborate with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Support automation upgrades, equipment modifications, machine retrofits, and continuous improvement projects. Assist with commissioning, testing, and validation of new automation equipment and system enhancements. Contribute to the development and improvement of maintenance procedures, automation standards, and best practices. Assist in training maintenance technicians and production personnel on automation systems and troubleshooting techniques. Be a part of our team succeeding Be a part of the team that ensures molding processes are optimized for safety, quality, and efficiency, while supporting the integration of new materials, technologies, and global standards into daily operations. A key component of this role is aligning cross-functional efforts across engineering, production, and quality teams to deliver high-performance outcomes and future-ready capabilities in manufacturing. Do you have what it takes? Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or a related technical field is preferred. Working experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, manufacturing maintenance, or a related field. Experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, industrial communication networks, sensors, actuators, drives, and machine control systems. Strong knowledge of electrical systems, automation hardware, and industrial control systems. Experience supporting injection molding equipment and automated manufacturing systems. Experience with industrial robotics (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, or similar). Familiarity with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms. Knowledge of predictive maintenance and reliability improvement methodologies. Be a part of our 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

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LEGO.com/jobs 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 1.860-763-7777, 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.