Mechatronics and Robotics Apprentice

JLL•Kent, WA

4d•$56,160 - $57,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechatronics Junior Technician Apprentice learns to perform the work of a Mechatronics Junior Technician through a comprehensive classroom, laboratory, and on-the-job learning program. The role involves learning to install, alter, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, mechanical, computer, control, and robotics/automation equipment, systems, and components in a complex fulfilment or distribution center. The apprentice follows health and safety policies and procedures and works under the guidance of experienced technical advisors, Automation Engineers, Robotics Engineers, and OEMs. The program includes learning to work with material transfer conveyors, identify and resolve malfunctions, and return equipment to service. Apprentices learn about PLCs in a laboratory environment and robotic systems in a real-world environment. The position also develops the skills of a Mechatronics Junior Technician: analyzing and maintaining complex high-performance manufacturing systems, performing scheduled, predictive, and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, interpreting technical specifications and literature, installing and testing components, coordinating with other technicians, and communicating with machine operators. The position is on-site in Kent, Washington. Travel is required to attend 12 weeks of training at one of the listed training sites. Physical work includes prolonged standing and walking, working around or under machinery and at heights, handling equipment and tools, and working in varied environmental conditions. JLL states that it does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

Must be 18 years old or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
Must meet the minimum qualifying score on a Mechanical Aptitude Test.
Ability to travel to attend 12 weeks of training at one of the listed training sites in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina, or Texas.
Basic computer skills, including email, word processing, reading spreadsheets, and basic internet browser use.
Basic troubleshooting skills.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in basic preventive or predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair methods for industrial machines.
At least 1 year of experience with basic mechanical and/or electrical components.
At least 1 year of experience with compressors and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

Follow school and shop-floor work processes and safety policies while job shadowing with a technical advisor during on-the-job learning.
Communicate and work effectively in a team environment in school and during on-the-job learning.
Use technical documentation and computers in school and on the shop floor.
Learn to work with material transfer conveyors under the guidance of experienced technical advisors.
Learn to understand, identify, and locate malfunctions; remove, replace, and adjust components; and return equipment to service.
Learn about PLCs and work with Automation Engineers in a laboratory environment.
Learn to work with robotic systems alongside Robotics Engineers and OEMs in a real-world environment.
Combine electronic, mechanical, computer, and control skills to maintain complex high-performance manufacturing systems and process efficiency.
Analyze technical specifications for mechatronic systems, subsystems, modules, and components.
Perform scheduled, predictive, and preventive maintenance to detect and prevent problems.
Troubleshoot systems, identify potential problems and failures, and make repairs.
Use technical literature to understand system operation and coordinate with technicians installing or maintaining equipment and components.
Install, repair, adjust, and test equipment and components to ensure proper system function.
Communicate with machine operators and operate equipment to detect problems, analyze malfunctions, and verify system issues.
Observe and apply safety standards and regulations for safe system operation.