Robotics & Automation Reliability Engineer

LEGO Manufacturing Virginia Inc.; Colonial Heights (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing program

Colleague discount

Bonus program

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

The LEGO Group in Virginia is seeking an Automation Hardware and Robotics Reliability Engineer to drive uptime in the High Bay Warehouse, including conveyors, robotic arms, stacker cranes, and washing equipment.

You will develop PLC logic, troubleshoot with vendors and maintenance teams, and lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen while ensuring safety and quality standards across all hardware activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience in warehouse automation.
• Working experience in industrial automation, robotics, or warehouse systems.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and control systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve automated warehouse hardware and supporting control systems.
• Develop, modify, and validate PLC logic and control systems in partnership with hardware vendors.
• Lead root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement durable corrective actions.
• Support the integration, commissioning, and upgrading of new hardware components and subsystems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Lean Six Sigma

AGV/AMR familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

The LEGO Group in Virginia is seeking an Automation Hardware and Robotics Reliability Engineer to drive uptime in the High Bay Warehouse, including conveyors, robotic arms, stacker cranes, and washing equipment.

You will develop PLC logic, troubleshoot with vendors and maintenance teams, and lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen while ensuring safety and quality standards across all hardware activities.