Automation Engineering Apprentice

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Windsor (CT); In loco; USD 69.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Descrizione del lavoro

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an Automation Engineering Apprentice to learn to support, maintain, and improve automated systems in a fast-paced distribution environment. You will train through classroom and hands-on instruction, paired with mentors, completing 12 weeks of instruction and 3,500 hours on-the-job learning.

You will gain experience with PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, sensors, HMIs, and industrial networks while adhering to safety standards and learning to perform

Competenze

• Demonstrated interest in automation, controls, or mechatronics through coursework, hands-on experience, or projects.
• Basic computer literacy (email, spreadsheets, troubleshooting tools).
• Commitment to learning, teamwork and safe work practices.

Mansioni

• Learn safety standards and LOTO, PPE, arc-flash awareness.
• Shadow and assist Automation Engineers in troubleshooting and maintenance of control systems.
• Support daily automation operations by responding to faults and documenting issues.
• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance for material handling equipment and panels.
• Work with schematics and software tools to identify and correct issues.
• Learn to interpret and modify PLC programs under supervision.
• Assist in system performance tracking and data analysis.
• Develop technical communication with engineers and operations teams.
• Complete structured training through Amatrol and JLL modules.

Conoscenze

Automation interest

Read electrical/mechanical drawings

Teamwork

Formazione

Mechatronics/EE Tech/Automation (technical assoc degree)

Descrizione del lavoro

Automation Engineering Apprentice - JLL

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.

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.
• 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 - WINDSOR, CT

Estimated compensation

68,640.00 - 68,764.80 USD per year

Benefits

Potential benefits we offer to 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

JLL is a Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

JLL is a Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Legal and Compliance

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.

Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.

Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

California Residents only: If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information.

Pursuant to the Los angeles fair chance initiative for hiring ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accepted applicants on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

About JLL

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.

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.

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