Controls Automation Technician

LEGO A/S; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace App

Colleague Discount

Bonus scheme

Job summary

The LEGO Group in Richmond, VA seeks a Controls Technician to support automated manufacturing systems, troubleshoot controls issues, and drive performance improvements. You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and OT teams to resolve downtime, validate machine sequences, and implement corrective actions across PLCs, HMIs, and robotics.

Qualified candidates bring 3+ years in industrial automation, ability to read schematics, and experience with Rockwell Automation

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC, HMI, robotics, and automation systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and validate operation of automated manufacturing systems.
• Investigate automation-related production issues and abnormal equipment behavior.
• Validate machine sequences and verify systems operate as intended.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and OT teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, sensors, and networks.
• Support equipment startup, recovery, and validation after maintenance or system changes.
• Verify interaction between machines, operators, and automation systems.
• Assist with testing, commissioning, and system upgrades.
• Maintain detailed documentation of troubleshooting activities and changes.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and investigations involving automation.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

PLC troubleshooting

Analytical problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Documentation practices

Physical ability to lift

Education

Associate degree in Mechatronics/Automation

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Robotics systems

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about industrial automation and solving complex equipment challenges? As a Controls Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting automated manufacturing systems by troubleshooting controls-related issues, improving system performance, and helping ensure reliable production operations.

Compensation & Schedule

Starting Pay: $40.25/hr.
Night Shift Premium: 10% shift differential ($44.27/hr.)
Schedule: 2-2-3 rotation, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and validate the operation of automated manufacturing systems.

• Investigate automation-related production issues, recurring faults, nuisance stops, and abnormal equipment behavior.

• Validate machine sequences and verify that automated systems are operating as intended.

• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and OT teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, sensors, and industrial communication networks.

• Support equipment 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 and automation improvements.

• Assist with testing, commissioning, and system upgrade activities.

• Maintain detailed documentation of troubleshooting activities, system changes, and corrective actions.

• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and investigations involving automation systems.

• Follow all plant safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc-flash, and electrical safety procedures.

Basic 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

• Experience with Rockwell Automation platforms.

• Experience supporting highly automated manufacturing operations.

• Experience with system commissioning, controls validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Familiarity with robotics, vision systems, and advanced industrial automation technologies.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with advanced automation and manufacturing technologies.

• Exposure to complex robotics, controls, and automated systems.

• Career growth and development opportunities within LEGO Manufacturing Virginia.

• Collaborative environment working alongside Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and OT teams.

• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Safe, team-oriented workplace focused on learning, innovation, and quality.

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $40.25 - $40.25 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.

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.