Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry
About The Position
ProAutomated is recruiting for its 2026 hiring pipeline for curious, adaptable problem-solvers who enjoy travel and hands-on technical work. The role includes four weeks of paid training and requires a basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. Employees work directly with customers across North America and are away from home while working; there is no office to report to. Travel rotations typically follow schedules of 5 days on and 2 off, 10 on and 4 off, or 14 on and 7 off. ProAutomated partners with system integrators and manufacturers rather than installing systems, supporting automation projects to ensure they work reliably. The starting salary is $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience, with per diem, mileage reimbursement, utilization bonuses, weekend bonuses, annual merit raises, and a 5% salary increase after six months. 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. Paid training is provided. Relocation assistance is available.
Requirements
- Be willing to travel and be away from home while working on rotation.
- Have a working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking skills.
- Demonstrate adaptability, grit, strong communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Live within 50 miles of a major airport.
- Have a personal vehicle within 45 days of employment for local projects.
- Be authorized to work in the United States.
- Have a technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience of at least 3 years in a related field, such as electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.
- Be able to walk long distances across large facilities or job sites, climb ladders or stairs and work at heights, lift and move up to 50 pounds, stand, kneel, or reach for extended periods, and work in varied environments including construction sites and hot or cold outdoor conditions.
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 clearly and provide updates to customers and project teams to keep progress smooth and accurate.
- Travel to customer project locations across North America according to rotating on/off schedules.
Benefits
- Starting salary of $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience
- Per diem for meals
- Mileage reimbursement
- Utilization bonuses
- Weekend bonuses
- Paid four-week training
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
