OT Automation Manager
About The Position
The OT Automation Manager is the onsite Operational Technology owner for Final Pack production lines at the LEGO Group’s new automated manufacturing facility in Virginia. The role supports installation and commissioning of new production lines and standardizes automation platforms for the Final-Pack area. It also identifies and implements continuous improvements to productivity, usability, and serviceability. The position provides technical guidance on automation and IT architecture for equipment development and design, in collaboration with suppliers and mechanical designers. It helps ensure modular, robust automation and mechatronics technology for future production equipment, supports cross-functional collaboration, and contributes IT expertise to a state-of-the-art digital architecture. The role engages stakeholders and customers during and after equipment ramp-up. The manager will work with Final Packing technology platforms and be responsible for innovating and maintaining PLC software and OT equipment, as well as local PLC software rollout and implementation with global stakeholders. The role works closely with the Global Installation Team to build capacity in Virginia and support automation across production sites. Global travel of 20–50 days per year may be required. Relocation assistance is not available.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in automation system programming and mechatronics applications.
- Extensive experience installing and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLC systems, including development, design, and PLC programming.
- Knowledge of other automation brands and ability to assess the strengths and weaknesses of different solutions.
- Experience with ABB Robotics troubleshooting and programming.
- Fluent English and ability to work across time zones with multicultural teams.
- Familiarity with the Rockwell Automation software environment, including Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk Optix Studio.
- Experience with machine vision systems such as Keyence and/or Cognex.
- Experience with Ethernet/IP, MQTT, and/or OPC UA.
- Hands-on functional safety experience, including understanding safety controllers and electrical diagram design and troubleshooting.
- Experience setting up and troubleshooting OT networks.
- Ability to read and write equipment design requirements, such as LEGO Technical Specifications.
- Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
- Ability to travel globally 20–50 days per year.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Previous experience working with SAP.
- Experience using Python for scripting, automation, and general programming tasks.
- Familiarity with EPlan and/or PcSchematic.
- Basic IT bridge-building competence, such as experience with DevOps principles including Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), or experience with APIs such as REST and OData.
Responsibilities
- Standardize automation platforms for the Final-Pack area.
- Support installation and commissioning of production lines from an OT perspective.
- Identify and collect continuous improvements to enhance productivity, usability, and serviceability.
- Drive and define platform activities to support growth and robust production, including novelties and element-specific changes.
- Provide technical guidance on automation and IT architecture for equipment development and design in collaboration with suppliers and mechanical designers.
- Ensure modularity and robustness in automation- and mechatronics-related technology for next-generation production equipment.
- Support collaboration and development within cross-functional teams.
- Provide IT knowledge to support state-of-the-art architecture for a digital future.
- Engage stakeholders and customers during and after the ramp-up phase of new automation equipment.
- Innovate and maintain PLC software and OT equipment.
- Lead local PLC software rollout and implementation in collaboration with global stakeholders.
- Work with the Global Installation Team to build capacity in Virginia and support a more automated production landscape.
Benefits
- Enhanced paid family care leave.
- Life and disability insurance coverage.
- Access to the Headspace App and wellbeing initiatives and programs.
- Colleague discount starting on day one.
- Bonus scheme when goals are reached, if eligible.
- Hybrid work model offering the option to work from home up to two days per week, subject to role and team applicability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
