OT Automation Manager

Job Description

• The OT Automation Manager will be responsible for standardizing automation platforms for the Final-Pack area. Will support installation and commissioning of production lines from OT perspective. Identifies and collects continuous improvements for enhanced productivity, usability and serviceability. Duties will include the following:
• Drives and defines platform activities to ensure growth and robust production in respect to novelties and element specific changes.
• Provides technical guidance for automation and IT architecture for development and design of automation/software for equipment in collaboration with suppliers and mechanical designers.
• Ensures modularity and robustness for automation and mechatronics related technology for next generation of production equipment.
• Support collaboration development of cross functional team.
• Provides IT knowledge to ensure state of the art architecture for a digital future.
• Actively engage stakeholders and customers during and post the ramp up phase of new automation equipment.

• Bachelor Degree is preferred.
• Extensive experience in automation system programming and mechatronics application experience.
• Extensive experience in Allen Bradley PLC system installation / troubleshooting experience (development, design and PLC-programming).
• Knowledge of other automation brands and the ability to assess strength and weakness between different solutions.
• Experience in ABB Robotics (troubleshooting and programming).
• Fluent English, working across time zones and with multicultural teams.
• Familiar with Rockwell Automation software environment (Studio 5000 and Factory Talk Optix Studio).
• Experience with machine vision systems (Keyence and/or Cognex).
• Experience in Ethernet/IP, MQTT and/or OPC UA.
• Hands on experience in functional safety – understand safety controller and electrical diagram design and trouble shooting.
• Experience in OT network setup and troubleshooting.
• Able to read and write equipment design requirements (e.g. LEGO Technical Specification).
• Ability to read/understand electrical drawings.

• Previous experience working with SAP.
• Experience with Python for scripting, automation, and general programming tasks.
• Familiarity with EPlan and/or PcSchematic.
• Basic IT bridge building competence such as Experience with Dev Ops principles like Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) OR Experience with APIs (ReST, OData).

• Ability to travel globally 20-50 days a year.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Compensation for this position ranges from $ to $ based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints.

The salary for this position has a range of $ - $ based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based.

We know you’ll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

When goals are reached and if eligible, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

When you join the team you’ll 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.

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 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 fully committed to Children’s 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.

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

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