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JLL provides professional services in real estate and investment management worldwide.
Automation Engineer
Design, develop, and maintain automation control systems for industrial processes.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The engineer will serve as the site technical expert, mentor apprentices, and collaborate with operations, engineering and support teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) projects. Responsibilities include designing, developing, implementing, and optimizing control systems, maintaining PLC/PC controllers, troubleshooting industrial networks, and managing documentation and change procedures. • Act as site technical expert in automation control systems and mentor apprentices. • Design, develop, implement and optimize PLC/PC control systems and associated software. • Maintain and troubleshoot PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks and related equipment. • Follow strict documentation and automation change management procedures. • Collaborate with operations, engineering and support teams to optimize MHE systems and deliver projects. • Monitor MHE metrics, analyze performance issues and lead troubleshooting locally and remotely. • Perform root cause analysis and drive continuous‑improvement projects for performance and cost savings. • Communicate technical issues, timelines and workarounds to leadership and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸plc design
- ▸controller maintenance
- ▸network troubleshooting
- ▸documentation management
- ▸mhe optimization
- ▸performance analysis
What You Bring
We are looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automation control systems for industrial processes and warehouse distribution equipment. The role focuses on improving reliability and performance of conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print‑and‑apply systems and SCADA devices, while adhering to safety‑first policies. Candidates must hold a four‑year degree (or equivalent experience), demonstrate leadership and mentorship abilities, and be proficient in CMMS, troubleshooting, and stakeholder coordination. Strong verbal and written English, problem‑solving mindset, adaptability, and willingness to work flexible shifts—including nights, weekends and holidays—are required. Preferred qualifications include at least two years of PLC programming, HMI/control network design and SCADA experience, hands‑on work with motor controls and industrial electrical systems, and fluency in RSLogix5000 Studio, FT View and related software. Experience in field service engineering, technical training, remote support, and automation system improvements is also valued. The position is onsite in Gainesville, FL and does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. • Hold a 4‑year degree or equivalent experience. • Demonstrated ability to lead, train and mentor less experienced automation engineers. • Proficient with CMMS, troubleshooting and coordinating complex maintenance activities. • Advanced verbal and written English communication skills. • Strong problem‑solving mindset, adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement. • Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. • 2+ years of PLC programming, HMI/control network design and SCADA experience. • Hands‑on experience with motor controls (VFDs, DC drives, starters) and industrial electrical systems. • Proficiency in RSLogix5000 Studio, FT View and other control software. • Ability to interpret, modify and develop mechanical and electrical drawings. • Field service engineering and technical training experience with conveyors, sortation, ASRS and industrial robotics. • Proven record of remote technical support and driving automation system improvements.
Requirements
- ▸4‑year degree
- ▸plc programming
- ▸rslogix5000
- ▸cmms
- ▸motor controls
- ▸leadership
Benefits
JLL offers a supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Benefits may include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid parental leave at full salary, generous paid time off, company holidays and early access to earned wages via Daily Pay. • 401(k) plan with company‑matching contributions. • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage. • Paid parental leave at 100 % of salary. • Generous paid time off and company holidays. • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
Work Environment
Onsite