Automation Engineering Apprentice

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) seeks an Automation Engineering Apprentice for our Jacksonville, FL facilities. This structured program blends classroom instruction, hands-on lab work, and on‑the‑job learning to build foundational PLC, VFD, sensor, and robotics skills.

You’ll be paired with mentors to troubleshoot, maintain, and improve control systems, participate in preventive maintenance, and learn to interpret electrical drawings while maintaining safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in automation, controls, or mechatronics through coursework, hands-on experience, or personal projects.
• Basic computer literacy (email, spreadsheets, troubleshooting tools).
• Willingness to travel for required training sessions.
• Ability to read and interpret basic electrical or mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, arc‑flash awareness, and safe work practices.
• Shadow and assist Automation Engineers in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing control systems, PLCs, VFDs, sensors, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Support daily automation operations by responding to faults, documenting issues, and learning to perform root‑cause analysis.
• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance activities for material handling equipment and control panels.
• Work with system documentation, schematics, and software tools to identify and correct equipment issues.
• Learn to interpret and modify PLC programs under supervision.
• Assist in system performance tracking, data analysis, and minor control upgrades.

Skills

Automation interest

Basic computer literacy

Willingness to travel

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

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What this job involves

As an Automation Engineering Apprentice (AEA), you’ll learn to support, maintain, and improve automated systems within a complex fulfillment or distribution center. Through a structured combination of classroom instruction, hands‑on lab training, and on‑the‑job learning, you’ll gain the foundational skills needed to become an Automation Engineer. Apprentices are paired with mentors to carry out their assigned work at various facilities. They will complete a 12 week Related Technical Instruction with a partner college, followed by 3600 hours of On The Job Learning. You’ll train alongside experienced Automation Engineers, Technicians, and OEM partners to develop your understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Motor Controls, Sensor Logic Systems, Electrical System Installation, Industrial network Communications, and robotics while working safely and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Work performed

As an Automation Engineering Apprentice, you will:

• Learn and apply safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, arc‑flash awareness, and safe work practices.
• Shadow and assist Automation Engineers in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing control systems, PLCs, VFDs, sensors, scanners, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Support daily automation operations by responding to faults, documenting issues, and learning to perform root‑cause analysis.
• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance activities for material handling equipment and control panels.
• Work with system documentation, schematics, and software tools to identify and correct equipment issues.
• Learn to interpret and modify PLC programs under the supervision of trained engineers.
• Assist in system performance tracking, data analysis, and minor control upgrades.
• Develop technical communication skills through collaboration with engineers, technicians, and operations teams.
• Complete structured training through programs such as Amatrol Automation Fundamentals, Automation Essentials, and relevant JLL learning modules.
• As your skills progress, you’ll gradually take on more responsibility—transitioning from shadowing to performing supervised tasks and contributing to improvement projects.

Required qualifications

• 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated interest in automation, controls, or mechatronics through coursework, hands‑on experience, or personal projects.
• Basic computer literacy (email, spreadsheets, troubleshooting tools, software navigation).
• Willingness to travel for required training sessions.
• Ability to read and interpret basic electrical or mechanical drawings.
• Commitment to learning, teamwork, and safe work practices.

Preferred qualifications

• Enrollment in or completion of a technical or associate degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of control systems, sensors, relays, and motor drives.
• Prior exposure to industrial maintenance, troubleshooting, or robotics environments.
• Experience using hand tools, test equipment, or working with mechanical assemblies.

Physical demands and work environment

• Regular bending, standing, kneeling, and walking on concrete surfaces.
• Lifting tools or components up to 49 pounds.
• Working in varied environmental conditions (heat, cold, noise, dust).
• Operating safely around energized equipment and moving conveyors.

At JLL, we work together to create a brighter future for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Our collaborative culture—locally and globally—drives innovative solutions. We value wellbeing, inclusivity, and belonging, ensuring every team member feels supported.

JLL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Location: On-site –Jacksonville, FL

Personalized benefits that support personal well‑being and growth

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you’re pursuing.

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here. Jones Lang LaSalle (\"JLL\") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation.

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.