Job Description

Bring value to yourself and the organization by putting your superpowers to work!

The NPI Engineering team is responsible for enabling the smooth introduction scaling and long-term success of new technologies within our manufacturing operations. We ensure that innovations developed by R&D partners are transferred optimally into our production environment through structured governance technical rigor and strong cross-functional alignment.

As a Senior Technology Engineer you will play a key leadership role within this mission. Reporting into the Sr. Manager Technology & NPI Engineering you will support technology strategy guide technical readiness and ensure that new packing systems and automation solutions integrate seamlessly into our operational ecosystem. Your technical depth mentoring abilities and ability to influence both internal teams and external integrators will help elevate the departments overall capability and secure successful long-term deployment of sophisticated technologies.

Core Responsibilities:

• Act as the senior technical liaison between NPI Engineering R&D teams and external automation vendors ensuring technologies are introduced in alignment with global standards and the vertical startup process.
• Lead the deployment of new packing technologies including automated packing lines robotics AGVs and connected systems ensuring proper integration with MES and plant infrastructure.
• Oversee multi-vendor automation integration ensuring flawless interaction across PLCs robotics AGVs SCADA MES and plant network environments.
• Support the startup of new operations by coordinating technical deliverables validating system capability and ensuring stable ramp-up of automated solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical standards equipment configuration documentation and digital integration guidelines to ensure long-term scalability and global alignment.
• Lead troubleshooting for complex automation and MES issues drive structured root-cause analysis and implement data-driven corrective actions to stabilize performance.
• Monitor technology and system performance (Automation MES AGVs packing equipment) across lines; identify gaps and drive continuous improvement in safety quality and efficiency.
• Mentor engineers and technicians within NPI Engineering building capability in automation fundamentals system integration troubleshooting and operational perfection.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations Maintenance Quality IT/OT and vendor partners to ensure successful and sustainable technology implementation.

Do you have what it takes

• Proven experience in automation-intensive manufacturing environments ideally with packing systems or high-volume operations.
• Strong technical understanding of automation systems robotics AGVs PLCs industrial networks and SCADA platforms.
• Experience integrating SCADA systems with automated equipment including defining tags alarms HMI/SCADA visualization standards and data acquisition requirements.
• Proven experience starting up new operations including commissioning validation and rampup of automated equipment from multiple vendors.
• Demonstrated expertise in system integration across controls SCADA MES mechanical and electrical interfaces.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills with the ability to lead detailed root-cause investigations across automation SCADA and MES layers.
• Experience working with OEMs integrators and global technology partners on sophisticated deployments.
• Strong documentation and communication skills; ability to translate global design intent into operational standards and procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability to develop technical experts and engineering professionals.
• Fluent English (written and verbal).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Note: This position is based at our LEGO Virginia manufacturing factory located in Richmond. This is not a remote position.

The salary for this position has a range of min 93989 to 140983 max annual based on anticipated responsibilities market benchmarks and organizational constraints. The definitive compensation may vary in alignment with the selected candidates professional background experience operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details inclusive of benefits will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

Join the global LEGO team

The LEGO Group recruits and develops people entirely on merit. If you are confident you have the determination to succeed in this role and you share our dedication to creativity collaboration and quality use the APPLY NOW button above or below. Please remember to attach your application and current CV.

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 proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group

Also means taking part in our annual Play Day playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Childrens Rights and Child Wellbeing across the world. 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.

Build your career brick by brick at the LEGO Group.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for those with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process please contact the HR Service Desk at 1. option #3. Please note these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels not to inquire about job opportunities.

Compensation

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 are some of what to expect:

FamilyCareLeave 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 you to be your best self so youll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

ColleagueDiscount 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

Your 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.

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 seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex gender identity or expression race/ethnicity national origin sexual orientation disability age religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.

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.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process please contact the HR Service Desk at 1. option #3. Please note these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels not to inquire about job opportunities.

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