Controls Automation Technician — Night Shift

LEGO Group

Richmond (AL)

Hybrid

Confidential

Full time

7 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

Job summary

The LEGO Group is seeking a Controls Technician to support automated manufacturing systems, troubleshoot controls issues, and drive improvements in production efficiency. You will work closely with Operations, Maintenance Automation, and Engineering to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in industrial automation, the ability to read schematics, and experience with PLC/HMI/robotics.

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.
Associate degree in a related technical field.

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.