R&D Platform Engineer

Job Description

As an R&D Platform Engineer, you'll dive into technology design, develop new processes, and grow your expertise in a supportive learning environment. Interested? Apply now

Core Responsibilities

In this role, you will support standardization of new packing platforms and continuous improvement of current equipment. You will provide technical guidance for development, design and construction of equipment in collaboration with suppliers. More over, you will:

• Support technical capability building and the adoption of new technologies within existing processing platforms
• Design, develop, and test new equipment in line with current standards and guidelines
• Provide mechanical engineering recommendations to support technical project execution
• Ensure new equipment meets key performance requirements, including safety, quality, stability, output, and cost
• Contribute to the implementation of future global manufacturing setups, including potential new factory projects

This position is located in our Kladno manufacturing site and there is no relocation assistance offered for this role.

Play your part in our team succeeding

Our Engineering & Workplace organization plays a crucial role in the LEGO organization's success by ensuring the design, development, and optimization of equipment and systems. It focuses on standardizing new equipment and improving existing ones, which enhances operational efficiency and product quality. By collaborating with suppliers and integrating new technologies, the department drives innovation and maintains compliance with industry standards, supporting the organization's strategic goals.

Do you have what it takes?

• Background in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Mechatronic, Automation, Robotics, Electronics).
• Understanding of mechanical design principles and knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity of electrical design basics.
• Willingness to contribute and to learn around platforms development and their design
• Experience with CAD tools (NX, AutoCAD) and an interest in learning more
• Good organizational and communication skills, plus a willingness to travel a few (2-6) weeks per year

What would be an advantage:

• Familiarity with project management principles to assist in planning and execution
• Familiarity with industry standards (ISO, EHS) and project basics is helpful but not required
• Strong analytical skills for performing calculations and simulations of production processes
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing, Lean/Six Sigma, or sustainability practices
• Comfort working in multicultural environments and learning new technologies

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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.

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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