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Mechatronics and Robotics Apprentice

Jones Lang LaSalle · Kenosha, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This apprenticeship mixes classroom, lab and on-the-job learning. How do you learn best, and how will you keep up with both school and the shop floor?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought about the workload and have habits to manage both parts of the program.

What have you fixed or built on your own, at home or in school, and how did you figure it out?

What they are checking: Whether they have natural mechanical curiosity, which predicts success in a technician track.

Tell me about a time you were given feedback that was hard to hear. What did you do with it?

What they are checking: Whether they can take correction well, since apprentices get corrected often.

Tell me about a time you stuck with something difficult until you finished it.

What they are checking: Whether they have the persistence to complete a multi-year apprenticeship.

Where do you want to be once you finish this program?

What they are checking: Whether they see this as a career path and are likely to stay and grow with it.

What would you do

You're shadowing your technical advisor and you don't understand what they just did. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will ask questions instead of nodding along, which is how apprentices actually learn.

Someone on the floor tells you to skip a lockout step because it'll only take a minute. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will hold to safety rules even under pressure from more experienced coworkers.

This is in a fulfillment center in Kenosha with a busy, fast pace. How do you stay focused on detailed work when things around you are loud and moving?

What they are checking: Whether they can concentrate on careful work in a high-activity environment.

About the work

Why do safety rules matter so much around robots and automated conveyors?

What they are checking: Whether they grasp that automated equipment can move without warning and that procedures protect lives.

Can you explain the difference between voltage and current in your own words?

What they are checking: Whether they have basic electrical understanding to build on in the classroom portion.

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The full job description

As published by Jones Lang LaSalle.

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. 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: As a Mechatronics Junior Technician Apprentice: 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. As a Mechatronics Junior Technician: 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 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. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Location: On-site –Kenosha, WI Job Tags: RME If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth: JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include: • 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 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. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement . For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here . 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 HRSCLeaves@jll.com . This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL. Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

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