Automation Hardware Engineer

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve automated warehouse hardware and supporting control systems.
• Develop, modify, and validate PLC logic and control systems in partnership with hardware vendors.
• Lead root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement durable corrective actions.
• Support the integration, commissioning, and upgrading of new hardware components and subsystems.
• Partner with maintenance technicians on repairs, preventive maintenance plans, and reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with hardware vendors to resolve issues, evaluate enhancements, and manage upgrades.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Maintain working knowledge of warehouse automation equipment and mobile robotics (AGVs and AMRs).
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards across all hardware-related activities.

ISO Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Integrated Management System (IMS), including safety and quality standards.
• Maintain and analyze KPI data using tools such as Power BI and SAP.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Maintain working knowledge of warehouse automation equipment and mobile robotics (AGVs and AMRs).
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards across all hardware-related activities.

Play your part in our team succeeding

Monitor, manage, and improve state-of-the-art automated warehouse equipment, gaining exposure to advanced systems and technology. Learn the management of an automated warehouse, the operation of new equipment, and contribute directly to LEGO’s mission of inspiring and developing the builders of tomorrow. You will work directly with logistics and maintenance staff, as well as leadership and engineering to ensure the success of our state of the art manufacturing facility., * Occasional off-shift or weekend work required to support production needs or system maintenance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience in warehouse automation.
• Working experience in industrial automation, robotics, or warehouse systems.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and control systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with high-density storage systems and WMS/WES platforms.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience supporting AGV/AMR fleets.

Additional:

• Ability to travel globally for training and cross-country collaboration.

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.