OT Automation Manager

Job Description

Are you interested in being a part of bringing the most innovative automation to the new Virginia LEGO manufacturing site?

Job Description

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.

• Standardize automation platforms around the Pre-Pack area.

• Support installation and commissioning of production lines from OT perspective.

• Identify and collect continuous improvement for enhanced productivity, usability and serviceability.

• OT Local Technology owner for Pre-Packing production lines in Virginia.

• 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 the Team Exceeding

Operational Technology is a key player for bringing LEGO bricks in hands of the kids. Join us in making state-of-the-art automation solutions. This position will play an important role in the installation and commissioning of production lines in our new factory in Virginia. Will be working with Platforms in our Pre-Pack technology and have the responsibility to innovate and maintain Software and OT equipment. Responsible for local software roll out and implementation hand in hand with stakeholders globally. We are looking for someone to bring 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. This person 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 or above is preferred

Proficient years of experience with automation system programming and mechatronics application.

Proficient experience in automation.

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:

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.

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