High Bay Automation Maintenance Technician

the LEGO Group•Richmond, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The 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.

Requirements

Associate 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.

Nice To Haves

Five 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.

Responsibilities

Perform 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.