Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry
About The Position
ProAutomated is hiring Field Service Engineers for its 2026 hiring pipeline. The role is suited to technically skilled, adaptable people who enjoy hands-on work and frequent travel. Employees work directly with customers across North America and are away from home while on project rotations; there is no office to report to. The company provides four weeks of paid training to prepare employees for field work, with a basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking needed to succeed in training. The role supports automation projects in partnership with system integrators and manufacturers; ProAutomated does not install systems. Work includes on-site checks and testing for data center, warehouse fulfillment, and manufacturing systems. Typical travel rotations are 5 days on/2 off, 10 on/4 off, or 14 on/7 off. The starting salary is $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience, with per diem, mileage reimbursement, utilization and weekend bonuses, annual merit raises, and a 5% salary increase after six months. Relocation assistance is available. The position requires living within 50 miles of a major airport and obtaining a personal vehicle within 45 days of employment for local projects. ProAutomated describes itself as a smaller, people-first company emphasizing teamwork, adaptability, humor, high standards, and employee growth. Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, matching 401(k), short- and long-term disability options, paid vacation, and flexible time off after 18 months. The position has physical demands including walking long distances, climbing, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, standing, kneeling, reaching, and working in varied environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking to succeed in the four-week training program.
- Genuine interest in travel and willingness to be away from home on rotation.
- Adaptability and grit, including the ability to handle changing plans and unexpected challenges.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Must live within 50 miles of a major airport.
- Must have a personal vehicle within 45 days of employment for local projects.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- A technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience of at least 3 years in a related field such as electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.
- Ability to walk long distances across facilities or job sites.
- Ability to climb ladders or stairs and work at heights.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, kneel, or reach for extended periods.
- Ability to work in varied environments, including construction sites and outdoor settings in hot or cold conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking skills.
- Relocation assistance is available for candidates who need it.
Responsibilities
- Support data center startups by performing on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks.
- Lead startup, checkout, and acceptance testing for warehouse fulfillment and manufacturing systems, including in industries such as food and beverage.
- Partner with automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate systems on-site.
- Communicate updates clearly to customers and project teams to keep work progress smooth and accurate.
- Travel to customer projects across North America on rotating schedules.
- Work with customers while receiving support from the ProAutomated team.
Benefits
- Four weeks of paid training.
- Starting salary of $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience.
- Per diem for meals.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Utilization bonuses.
- Weekend bonuses.
- Annual merit raises.
- 5% salary increase after six months.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Matching 401(k).
- Short- and long-term disability options.
- Paid vacation.
- Flexible time off after 18 months.
- Relocation assistance available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
