Automation Engineer Apprentice – Hands-On Training & Growth

JLL; St. Regis Falls (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Structured classroom & lab training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

JLL is offering an Automation Engineering Apprentice program to learn, support, and improve automated systems within fulfillment centers. You will be mentored across facilities and complete structured training including PLCs, VFDs, and robotics knowledge.

Expect hands-on learning, classroom instruction, and on-the-job assignments, with progression from shadowing to supervised tasks and participation in improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Interest in automation, controls, or mechatronics demonstrated by coursework or projects.
• Willingness to travel for training sessions and to work across facilities.
• Ability to read electrical or mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply safety standards including LOTO and PPE during tasks.
• Shadow and assist engineers in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of control systems.
• Support daily automation operations by diagnosing faults and performing root-cause analysis.
• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance of material handling equipment.
• Review system documentation and learn to modify PLC programs under supervision.
• Assist in performance tracking, data analysis, and minor control upgrades.

Skills

Automation interest

Mechatronics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Mechatronics

Technical/associate degree in Automation

Tools

PLC

VFD

HMI

Industrial networks

Job description

JLL is offering an Automation Engineering Apprentice program to learn, support, and improve automated systems within fulfillment centers. You will be mentored across facilities and complete structured training including PLCs, VFDs, and robotics knowledge.

Expect hands-on learning, classroom instruction, and on-the-job assignments, with progression from shadowing to supervised tasks and participation in improvement projects.