Automation Engineering Apprentice

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; New York (NY); In loco; USD 55.000 - 67.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Descrizione del lavoro

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) invites applicants for an Automation Engineering Apprentice (AEA) to learn and grow in automated systems within a distribution center. You will train through classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and on-the-job learning with mentors across facilities.

The program includes 12 weeks of technical instruction and 3,500 hours of on-the-job learning, focusing on PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and robotics.

Competenze

• Must be 18+ with HS diploma or GED.
• Interest in automation, controls, or mechatronics.
• Basic computer literacy (email, spreadsheets).
• Willingness to travel for required training sessions.
• Ability to read basic electrical or mechanical drawings.
• Commitment to learning, teamwork, and safe work practices.

Mansioni

• Learn safety standards (LOTO, PPE, arc-flash).
• Shadow and assist Automation Engineers with maintenance and repair of control systems.
• Support daily automation operations and document issues.
• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance of material handling equipment.
• Work with schematics and software tools to identify equipment issues.
• Learn PLC programming under supervision and progress to supervised tasks.

Conoscenze

Automation interest

Basic computer literacy

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Safety awareness

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

PLCs

VFDs

Sensors

HMIs

Industrial networks

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Automation Engineering Apprentice - JLL

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 3500 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

• 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.

Location: On‑site –Niagara Falls, NY

Job Tags: RME

Personalized benefits

Personalized benefits that support personal well‑being and growth: JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 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

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

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. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position: 60,860.00 – 60,860.80 USD per year

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.

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services.

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.