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Automation Specialist – OT Innovations

• Location Kladno, Czechia

• Job ID 0000020807

• Category Engineering & Science

Job Description

Our Operational Technology team is seeking a dedicated Automation Specialist (Manager Specialist level) to join us!

Would you like to take the lead as an expert in developing and optimizing programming for our pre-pack lines on a global scale? If you’re passionate about automation, innovative technologies, and playing a key role in producing iconic LEGO products, this could be your ideal opportunity.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize PLC software for production equipment (paper pre-packs)

• Provide technical guidance and develop automation architecture in collaboration with suppliers and mechanical designers.

• Ensure compliance with project management rules, relevant norms, directives, and EHS requirements.

• Support the development of cross-functional teams.

• Standardize new equipment and continuously improve current equipment.

No relocation assistance is offered for this position.

Play your part in our team succeeding

Operational technology (OT) team is partly located in Kladno, CZ with global responsibility for packing equipment – prepack (machines for packing LEGO products into bags) & final pack (packing into paper boxes and other non-standard final packaging). OT also supports automation activities for Moulding and Processing with colleagues in Denmark, Mexico, China, Hungary and the Czech republic.

Do you have what it takes?

• Extensive experience in automation, especially in a global environment.

• Proficiency in development, design, and PLC software programming using IEC 61131-3 languages (preferably Allen Bradley, B&R, Beckhoff, Siemens)

• Experience with Ethernet-based communication protocols and/or OPC UA.

• Hands-on experience in functional safety using safety controllers.

• Knowledge of new technologies and innovative consumer trends.

• Ability to read and write equipment design requirements.

• Ability to specify equipment documentation (user manuals, etc.)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

• Advanced English, Czech language is a big plus

What would be appreciated:

• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings as well as electrical engineering education (Government Regulation No. 194/2022 Coll.).

• Experience with the implementation of ANSI/ISA-TR88.

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

What’s 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 you'll 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, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - 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.

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 seeks to 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.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply.

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.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

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