Maintenance Technician III - Automation & Reliability Lead

the LEGO Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing program

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Job summary

The LEGO Group in United States, Virginia is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician III to safeguard equipment reliability and lead advanced troubleshooting. You will mentor junior technicians, support line changes, and drive continuous improvement across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and collaboration with engineers to enhance design, reliability and performance. Travel may be required for training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues independently.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills using structured methods (RCA, PDCA, or similar).
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor and support team development.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable operation of production and packaging equipment.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Lead diagnosis of complex equipment issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Execute and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Support and lead equipment changeovers, startups, and line optimization efforts.
• Analyze equipment performance, identify recurring issues, and drive sustainable improvements.
• Lead and participate in structured problem-solving (RCA, PDCA, etc.) to reduce downtime.
• Accurately document maintenance work, root causes, and corrective actions in CMMS systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve equipment design, reliability, and performance.
• Train, coach, and mentor Maintenance Technician I and II team members.
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and production lines.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety standards.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Advanced troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

CMMS experience

Team mentorship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

The LEGO Group in United States, Virginia is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician III to safeguard equipment reliability and lead advanced troubleshooting. You will mentor junior technicians, support line changes, and drive continuous improvement across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and collaboration with engineers to enhance design, reliability and performance. Travel may be required for training.