R&D Student worker

Job Description

Are you ready to shape the future of LEGO packaging automation and bring cutting-edge R&D concepts to life on the production floor

Bring your mechanical expertise to our R&D Engineering team in Kladno and directly impact how millions of LEGO sets are precisely packed and delivered to builders globally.

Core Responsibilities

As a Packing Engineer within our Platform Technology team you will bridge the gap between creative R&D designs and high-performing production machinery. You will:

• Drive Standardization & Improvement: Support the standardization of new packing equipment and spearhead the continuous improvement of our current systems.

• Act as the project technical support collaborating closely with project team on the development design and construction of specialized equipment.

• Design & Test: Develop and test new equipment and packaging setups in strict compliance with current LEGO safety standards and guidelines.

• Deliver Excellence: Ensure all new equipment meets rigid performance criteria balancing safe operation high quality stability satisfactory output and optimal cost.

Play your part in our team succeeding

Our R&D Engineering organization plays a crucial role in the LEGO Groups success by ensuring the design development and optimization of cutting-edge equipment and systems. It focuses on standardizing new equipment and improving existing ones which directly enhances operational efficiency and product quality on the shop floor. By collaborating with world-class suppliers and integrating new technologies the department drives innovation and maintains strict compliance with industry standards supporting the organizations global strategic goals.

Working in this role means transforming creativity into reality engineering the playful experiences that inspire and connect with our technology on the shopfloor.

Do you have what it takes

For this role we prefer a student with a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field (such as Mechatronics Automation Robotics or Electronics).

Our must-haves for the role:

• Technical Design Mastery: Strong proficiency in mechanical design principles and a deep knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.

• CAD Software Expertise: Hands-on experience with CAD software for advanced design and modeling (specifically NX and AutoCAD).

• Strong analytical skills for performing calculations and process simulations.

Nice-to-haves that will help you stand out:

• Familiarity with project management principles alongside a solid understanding of industry standards (ISO EHS Ergonomic standards) and basic project budgeting.

• Communication & Organization: Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Experience working in a multicultural environment or with advanced manufacturing technologies.

• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma or Prince2).

• Language: Advanced fluent English (C1/C2 level) for day-to-day international collaboration.

What we offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment

• A playful colorful and inspiring office in Prague

• Student worker position with valuable international experience

• Opportunity to gain insight into Workplace Operations in a global company

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 youre interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Whats in it for you

Here is what you can 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 our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount We know youll 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 youll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team youll 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.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. 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 seeksto encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex gender identity or expression race/ethnicity national origin sexual orientation disability age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Childrens 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 Childrens Rights.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO team today.