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JLL · 1 day ago

Automation Engineering Apprentice

North Haven, CT

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$26K/yr - $34K/yr

JLL is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. They are seeking an Automation Engineering Apprentice to support, maintain, and improve automated systems within fulfillment or distribution centers, gaining foundational skills to become an Automation Engineer through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training.

CommercialReal Estate

No H1B

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, 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

Qualification

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)Motor ControlsSensor Logic SystemsBasic computer literacyControl systemsIndustrial maintenanceCommitment to learningSafe work practicesTeamwork