Mechatronics and Robotics Apprentice

JLL•Monee, IL

11d•$54,080 - $54,224•Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechatronics Junior Technician Apprentice, you will learn to install, alter, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic, mechanical, computer, control, and robotics/automation equipment, systems, and components in a complex fulfillment/distribution center. Training includes classroom, laboratory, and on-the-job learning, with adherence to health and safety policies and procedures. The apprentice shadows experienced technical advisors, learns to work with material-transfer conveyors and robotic systems, and learns about PLCs in a laboratory environment alongside Automation Engineers. The role also involves working with Robotics Engineers and original equipment manufacturers in a real-world environment. The position develops the skills of a Mechatronics Junior Technician, combining electronic, mechanical, computer, and control skills to support complex, high-performance systems. The work includes analyzing technical specifications, conducting scheduled, predictive, and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, installing and testing components, coordinating with other technicians, and communicating with machine operators. The position is on-site in Monee, Illinois. Travel is required to attend 12 weeks of training at one of the listed training sites. The role does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old 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 work processes at school and on the shop floor to help maintain a safe environment while job shadowing technical advisors during on-the-job learning.
Communicate and work effectively within a team 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 under the guidance of experienced technical advisors.
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.
Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair complex high-performance systems to maintain process efficiency.
Analyze technical specifications for mechatronic systems, subsystems, modules, and components.
Perform scheduled, predictive, and preventive maintenance to detect and prevent problems.
Identify potential problems and failures and make systematic repairs.
Use technical literature to understand system operation and coordinate with other technicians installing or maintaining equipment or 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 problems.
Observe and incorporate safety standards and regulations required for safe system operation.