OT Automation Manager

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About the position

Would you like to be the OT Technology owner for Final Pack production lines at our new automated manufacturing facility in Virginia? In this role you will be the OT responsible onsite in Virginia, and a key player in installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement in our Packing technology. 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 an OT perspective. Identifies and collects continuous improvements for enhanced productivity, usability, and serviceability. 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 the next generation of production equipment. Supports collaboration and development of cross-functional teams. Provides IT knowledge to ensure a state-of-the-art architecture for a digital future. Actively engages stakeholders and customers during and post the ramp-up phase of new automation equipment. Play your part in our team succeeding. Operational Technology is a key player for bringing the LEGO bricks into the hands of the kids. Join us in making state-of-the-art automation solutions under the Industry 4.0 umbrella. In this position, you will play an important role in the installation and commissioning of new production lines in our new factory in Virginia. You will be working with Platforms in our Final Packing technology and will have the responsibility to innovate and maintain PLC Software and OT equipment. You will be responsible for local PLC software roll-out and implementation hand-in-hand with stakeholders globally. We need you to bring your expertise in Automation and programming, and preferably with knowledge from multiple suppliers. We are starting up a new factory, and hands-on automation experience is key for success in this role. You will be working closely with the Global Installation Team to build up capacity in Virginia and support a more automated landscape for our production sites.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Innovate and maintain PLC Software and OT equipment.
  • Responsible for local PLC software roll out and implementation hand in hand with stakeholders globally.
  • Support installation and commissioning of production lines from OT perspective.
  • Identifies and collects continuous improvements for enhanced productivity, usability and serviceability.

Requirements

  • 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 FactoryTalk 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.

Nice-to-haves

  • 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 DevOps principles like Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) OR Experience with APIs (ReST, OData).

Benefits

  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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