Automation Manager Specialist, Operational Technology

Job Description

Are you passionate about managing and developing state-of-the-art automation solutions to put more LEGO® sets into the hands of kids? 

Then bring your automation expertise, PLC programming skills, and self-driven work approach into this exciting role that will directly affect the design, function, and specification of new and existing platforms and technologies in LEGO® pre-pack lines on a global scale!

No relocation assistance is offered for this position.

Core Responsibilities

In this position, you will become global platform owner of our pre-pack technology area. This is where raw and decorated LEGO® elements are packed into bags. You will be responsible for software updates and changes in a wide variety of production platforms, including the attached equipment and production firewalls. You will, with a high level of autonomy and decision-making ability, continuously drive and optimize our platforms in close collaboration with stakeholders in R&D and other OT departments, as well as local resources (maintenance and production departments). This also includes coordination of new builds, major software reworks and retrofit projects – always with a focus on our high level of quality, requirements, and standards. More specifically, you will:

• Standardize automation platforms in the pre-pack area.

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

• Drive and define platform activities to ensure growth and robust production with novelties (new LEGO® bricks) and element specific changes in mind.

• Support integration of pioneering production technology into Operational Technology (OT) Operations. 

• Provide technical guidance for automation and IT architecture in development and design of automation/software for equipment in collaboration with suppliers and mechanical designers. 

• Ensure modularity and robustness in automation and mechatronics related technology for next generation of production equipment. 

• Support collaborative development of multi-functional team.

• Provide IT knowledge to ensure innovative architecture for a digital future.

• Actively engage colleagues, stakeholders and customers during and after ramp-up phase of new automation equipment.

Play your part in our team succeeding

OT Operations team is a key player in bringing LEGO bricks in the hands of kids and adults worldwide. They foster new and existing platforms and ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of active platforms. OT supports and develops new and existing platforms with our partners in R&D. OT owns PLC and robot software on all of our platforms – locally and globally. 

The team consists of 10 highly skilled and dedicated colleagues located in Denmark, Hungary and Czech Republic.

Do you have what it takes?

The ideal candidate comes with 3+ years of experience in the automation area working with automation system programming and mechatronics applications. You bring a learning attitude, curiosity and the ability to see opportunities and challenges with a holistic view. In addition, you have:

• Strong B&R PLC system installation / troubleshooting (development, design, and software programming) experience - Allen Bradley, Beckhoff and Siemens knowledge is a plus.

• Ability to quickly understand and manipulate complex PLC programs to fit dynamic production processes.

• Insights into Studio 5000 software and/or B&R Automation Studio.

• Knowledge and interest in communication protocols (Ethernet/IP and OPC UA), as well as making production data available in a standardized format.

• Hands-on experience in functional safety using safety controller, electrical diagram design, and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of new technologies and innovative consumer trends.

• Able to read, understand and write equipment design requirements, specifications and electrical drawings.

• Project Management skills.

• Self-driven team player who can navigate and contribute to a multicultural working environment.

• Willingness to travel 30-40 days per year.

• Advanced English, Czech language is a plus.

Furthermore, it would be an advantage, if you have basic IT bridge building competences such as: 

• Experience with DevOps principles like Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).

• Experience with APIs (ReST, OData).

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 is what you can 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 our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

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.

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.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. 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 and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

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.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO® team today.