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# Automation Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** LEGO
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $84,674.0 - $127,010.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Power BI, SAP (Applications), Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** September 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8c9ac8efc006cc8d

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.


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