Automation Hardware Engineer

The Automation Hardware Engineer is responsible for the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of the physical automation systems within the High Bay Warehouse, including conveyors, robotic arms, stacker cranes, and washing equipment. The role partners closely with hardware vendors and the maintenance team to troubleshoot equipment, refine PLC logic, and drive uptime through proactive engineering and continuous improvement.

• 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.
• Partner with maintenance technicians on repairs, preventive maintenance plans, and reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with hardware vendors to resolve issues, evaluate enhancements, and manage upgrades.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Maintain working knowledge of warehouse automation equipment and mobile robotics (AGVs and AMRs).
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards across all hardware‑related activities.

• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with high‑density storage systems and WMS/WES platforms (preferred).
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies (preferred).
• Experience supporting AGV/AMR fleets (preferred).

• Ability to travel globally for training and cross‑country collaboration.
• Primarily on‑site in a high‑bay warehouse environment.
• Occasional off‑shift or weekend work required to support production needs or system maintenance.

Salary range: $84,674.00 – $ based on responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. Detailed remuneration, including benefits, will be communicated at the offer stage.

• Enhanced paid leave options.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Access to the Headspace App and wellbeing initiatives.
• Generous colleague discount from day one.
• Bonus scheme tied to performance goals.
• Hybrid work policy: average of 3 days per week in office.

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.

Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

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