Electrical Engineering Co-op Spring 2027 at Lego

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Job Description Are you an aspiring engineer with a passion for play and the LEGO universe? Join the LEGO Creative Play Lab for a six-month co-op in Boston for Spring 2027 to redefine the future of play for the builders of tomorrow. Core Responsibilities With the support of senior engineers in the design and test of printed circuit boards, debugging and measuring the performance of electronic subsystems Assist in root-cause investigations by debugging circuits, gathering sensor data, and performing bench tests of features that are critical-to-Play Partner with Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, and Firmware teams to design protocols for testing system integration Take initiative by proactively identifying tasks in alignment with project goals Communicate technical findings, test procedures, and project milestones to the broader engineering team Play your part in our team succeeding Creative Play Lab is an ambitious, future‑focused innovation hub inventing radical new play opportunities and never‑seen‑before experiences for LEGO® fans of today and tomorrow! As a multidisciplinary discovery organization, the team pushes the boundaries of what play can become, using bold experimentation, advanced technologies, and deep insight into how kids play to imagine meaningful, next‑generation experiences. Their mix of creatives, innovators, researchers, engineers, and technologists rapidly transforms curiosity into tangible concepts, redefining the future of play and ensuring LEGO® play remains at the forefront of creativity and joyful exploration. Do you have what it takes? Enrolled in an Electrical Engineering or related program Prior co-op experience in electrical engineering or related Hands-on experience with soldering and using lab equipment such oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and function generators Familiarity with electrical schematics, circuit board layouts, and electrical design software such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or KiCad Good fundamentals of analog and digital designs building blocks such as passive components, transistors, op amps, logic gates, and clocks Basic understanding of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, or UART Ability to apply fundamental electrical concepts in breaking down technical challenges into their building blocks for root cause analysis Strong teamwork and communication skills for working with global design hubs in Denmark, London, and Singapore. Hybrid working model This position will be based at 1001 Boylston St. in Boston, MA. Our workplace enables our LEGO® colleagues to be and do their best at work. Introducing a flexible way of working is a great example of how we live up to our ambition. This 3 day in the office hybrid model will exemplify our People Promise by embracing the different life situations of our colleagues. The hourly wage for the position has a range of $20.00 - 41.70 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 any benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer. Relocation and housing assistance will not be provided. 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 are some of what to 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 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 Your workplace – You ll find this at the top of this advert and when you join the team, we ll confirm this with you. 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, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team. We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.” 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. We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees. Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities. Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO® team today.

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Are you an aspiring engineer with a passion for play and the LEGO universe? Join the LEGO Creative Play Lab for a six-month co-op in Boston for Spring 2027 to redefine the future of play for the builders of tomorrow.
With the support of senior engineers in the design and test of printed circuit boards, debugging and measuring the performance of electronic subsystems
Assist in root-cause investigations by debugging circuits, gathering sensor data, and performing bench tests of features that are critical-to-Play
Partner with Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, and Firmware teams to design protocols for testing system integration
Take initiative by proactively identifying tasks in alignment with project goals
Communicate technical findings, test procedures, and project milestones to the broader engineering team
Play your part in our team succeeding
Do you have what it takes?
Enrolled in an Electrical Engineering or related program
Prior co-op experience in electrical engineering or related
Hands-on experience with soldering and using lab equipment such oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and function generators
Familiarity with electrical schematics, circuit board layouts, and electrical design software such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or KiCad
Good fundamentals of analog and digital designs building blocks such as passive components, transistors, op amps, logic gates, and clocks
Basic understanding of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, or UART
Ability to apply fundamental electrical concepts in breaking down technical challenges into their building blocks for root cause analysis
Strong teamwork and communication skills for working with global design hubs in Denmark, London, and Singapore.
Hybrid working model
Relocation and housing assistance will not be provided.
What’s in it for you?
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.

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Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

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