Mechatronics and Robotics Apprentice

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Woodbury, MN seeks a Mechatronics Junior Technician Apprentice to learn and perform integrated mechatronics tasks within a complex fulfillment environment. You will train in electronics, mechanics, computing and control, collaborating with engineers and technicians on real equipment.

The program combines classroom, laboratory and on-the-job learning, with safety and procedural standards emphasized throughout.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to travel to training at three sites for 12 weeks.
• Basic computer skills (email, word processing, spreadsheets).
• Basic troubleshooting skills.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform mechatronics tasks on equipment in a Fulfillment/Distribution Center.
• Shadow technicians and follow safety policies.
• Work with PLCs and robotics in lab and on the shop floor.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex manufacturing systems to maintain efficiency.
• Travel to training at multiple sites for 12 weeks.

Skills

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Computer literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Willing to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLCs

Robotics systems

Automation equipment

Job description

Mechatronics Junior Technician Apprentice - JLL

What this job involves:

As a Mechatronics Junior Technician Apprentice, you will learn to perform the job of Mechatronics Junior Technician and install, alter, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, mechanical, computer, control, and robotics/automation equipment, systems, and components in a complex Fulfilment/Distribution Center through the completion of a comprehensive classroom, laboratory, and on-the-job learning program. Trains in and adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures.

Work Performed:

• Follows work processes closely at school and on the shop floor to ensure a safe environment while job shadowing with technical advisor in OJL.
• Communicates and works well within a team environment both in school and in OJL.
• Works capably with technical documentation.
• Works capably with a computer both in school and on the shop floor.
• Learns to perform work with material transfer conveyors by following the lead of experienced technical advisors.
• Learns to understand, identify, locate malfunctions, remove, replace, adjust, and return to service following the lead of experienced technical advisors.
• Learns PLCs and works with Automation Engineers in a laboratory environment.
• Learns to perform work with robotic systems and work with Robotics Engineers and OEMs in a real environment.
• Combines electronic, mechanical, computer and control skills at the workplace.
• Works with complex high-performance manufacturing systems and analyses, troubleshoots and repairs systems to maintain process efficiency.
• Understands and analyses the technical specifications of mechatronic systems, subsystems, modules and components; performs scheduled, predictive, and preventive maintenance to detect and prevent problems; uses troubleshooting skills to identify and prevent possible problems and failures, and to systematically and intelligently make repairs; incorporates relevant technical literature into the understanding of system operation and coordinate efforts with other technicians involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components; installs, repairs, adjusts, and tests equipment and components to ensure that systems function properly; communicates with machine operators, and operate equipment to detect equipment problems, analyze malfunctions, and verify system problems; and observes and incorporates safety standards and regulations required for safe operation of the system.

Required Qualifications:

• 18 years old or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must meet the minimum qualifying score on a Mechanical Aptitude Test.
• Ability to travel to attend training at one of 3 training sites in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina or Texas for 12 weeks.
• Basic computer skills, i.e. email, word processing, reading spreadsheets, internet browser basics.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in basic preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting skills and repair methods of industrial machines.
• 1+ years of experience in Mechanical and/or Electrical basic components.
• 1+ years of experience with compressors and pneumatics.

Physical Demands:

• Repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walking.
• Lifting parts and tools weighing on average 20 pounds, occasionally weighing up to 49 pounds.
• Dexterity in eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals) manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation).
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces.
• Standing/walking on concrete surfaces for 10+ hour shifts.
• Working in cramped positions under/behind machinery.
• Working at heights.
• Pushing/pulling wheeled equipment and carts up to 100+ pounds.
• Maneuvering awkward or bulky equipment parts.

Location:

On-site – Woodbury, MN

Compensation:

Expected compensation for this position: 52,000.00 – 53,643.20 USD per year. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Benefits:

• 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

Candidate Eligibility:

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

Culture & Community:

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statements:

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.

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.

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.