Automation Controls Technician — Growth in Manufacturing

LEGO Gruppe

Chester (VA)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 61,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Colleague discount

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing program

Bonus program

Play Day involvement

Job summary

The LEGO Group in Virginia is seeking a Controls Technician to support automated manufacturing systems. You will troubleshoot controls-related issues, improve system performance, and help ensure reliable production operations across PLCs, HMIs, robots, and vision systems.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in industrial automation, understand electrical schematics, and can read control drawings. The role offers a hybrid schedule with 3 office days weekly and a starting pay of $40.25/hr plus a 10%

Qualifications

3+ years of experience supporting industrial automation or control systems in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings.
Experience troubleshooting PLC, HMI, robotic, and industrial automation systems.
Understanding of industrial communication networks and automation devices.
Knowledge of automated manufacturing processes and machine sequences of operation.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders and work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Validate machine sequence of operation and verify systems are performing as intended.
Investigate automation-related issues that cannot be attributed to equipment failure.
Identify recurring faults, nuisance stops, timing issues, and abnormal system behavior.
Support troubleshooting of intermittent and difficult-to-replicate automation issues.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance Automation, and Engineering to identify root causes and corrective actions.
Troubleshoot issues involving PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, sensors, and industrial communications.
Support startup, recovery, and operational validation following maintenance activities and system changes.
Verify proper interaction between machines, operators, and automation systems.
Support implementation and validation of approved controls improvements.
Identify opportunities to reduce minor stops, recurring faults, and automation-related production losses.
Assist with testing and commissioning activities for system upgrades and modifications.
Maintain records of controls-related investigations, system changes, and corrective actions.
Update documentation and support change management processes as required.
Follow plant safety policies including Lockout/Tagout, arc-flash, and electrical safety standards.
Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations when automation systems are involved.