Automation Controls Technician — PLCs & Robotics

1025 LEGO Manufacturing Virginia Inc.

Richmond (VA)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 61,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Family care leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing app

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

LEGO Manufacturing Virginia Inc. seeks a Controls Technician to support automated manufacturing systems, troubleshoot controls-related issues, and improve system performance to ensure reliable production operations.

The role offers a 2-2-3 shift rotation with a starting pay of $40.25/hr and a 10% night shift differential, plus a hybrid work policy involving an average of 3 days per week in the office. Collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Automation, and Engineering is essential.

Qualifications

3+ years in industrial automation or controls support in manufacturing.
Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.
Experience troubleshooting PLC, HMI, robotics, and automation systems.
Understanding of industrial networks and automation devices.
Knowledge of automated manufacturing processes and machine sequences.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication, with good documentation practices.

Responsibilities

Validate machine sequence of operation and verify systems perform as intended.
Investigate automation-related issues not due to equipment failure.
Identify recurring faults, nuisance stops, timing issues, and abnormal system behavior.
Troubleshoot intermittent and difficult-to-replicate automation issues.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Automation, and Engineering for root cause analysis.
Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, sensors, and industrial communications.