High Bay Automation Maintenance Technician

LEGO Manufacturing Virginia Inc.; Chester (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family care leave

Life & disability insurance

Headspace app access

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Job summary

LEGO Group in Virginia is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician to maintain and optimize highly automated warehouse systems. You will work with Operations, Engineering, and suppliers to maximize reliability, safety, and throughput.

The role requires an associate degree or technical certification, PLC troubleshooting skills, and ability to travel internationally up to three weeks annually. A 12-hour shift with a 2-2-3 schedule and hybrid work arrangement is supported.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in a related field.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated equipment in manufacturing or warehouse settings.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and equipment documentation.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to three weeks annually.
• Must obtain safety certifications (LOTO, CPR, First Aid).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on automated warehouse systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, and robotics systems.
• Diagnose issues using PLC software, HMIs, and technical drawings.
• Document actions in CMMS and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor maintenance team members and support TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma activities.
• Support installation, commissioning, testing, and startup of equipment.

Skills

Mechatronics

Industrial Maintenance

Electromechanics

Reading schematics

PLC troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree / technical certificate

Tools

CMMS

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Job DescriptionThe Automation Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and optimizes highly automated warehouse systems supporting LEGO Manufacturing Virginia. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, and equipment suppliers, this role maximizes equipment reliability, safety, and performance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform preventive, predictive, condition-based, and corrective maintenance on automated equipment.Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, robotics, and automation systems.Diagnose equipment issues using PLC software, HMIs, industrial networks, electrical schematics, and manufacturer documentation.Optimize equipment settings to improve reliability, performance, and reduce downtime.Conduct root cause analysis (RCA), PDCA, and other structured problem-solving methods to eliminate recurring failures.Document maintenance activities and corrective actions within the CMMS.Support equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and startup activities.Partner with Engineering, Operations, suppliers, and OEMs to implement sustainable equipment improvements.Train and mentor maintenance team members while supporting continuous improvement, TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma initiatives.Maintain compliance with all LEGO safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and participate in required technical and safety training.Starting Hourly Rate: $36.85Minimum QualificationsAssociate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanics, Electronics, Mechanics, or a related technical field.Experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated industrial equipment in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or similar environments.Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled systems.Previous experience in reading electrical schematics, technical drawings, and equipment documentation.Must be able to safely work at heights up to 40 meters (131 feet). Required training, including heights rescue training, will be provided.Must travel internationally up to three consecutive weeks, one to two times annually, for training, commissioning, or technical support.Required to obtain required safety certifications (LOTO, CPR, First Aid).Required to work a fixed 12-hour day or night shift on a 2-2-3 schedule, including weekends and holidays.Preferred QualificationsFive or more years of experience supporting highly automated manufacturing, warehouse, or material handling systems.Experience with ASRS, conveyors, robotics, AMRs, AGVs, or similar automation technologies.Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable PLC platforms.Experience troubleshooting VFDs, servo systems, industrial networks, and automated controls.Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).Experience serving as a technical mentor or lead technician.Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, Electromechanics, or a related technical discipline.#LVA1CompensationThe salary for this position has a range of $36.85 - $36.85 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.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 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 basedColleague 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 schemeYour 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.Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.Just imagine building your dream career.Then make it real.Join the LEGO team today.