Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry

ProAutomated Inc.•Littleton, CO

7d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

ProAutomated is building its hiring pipeline for early 2026 for curious, adaptable problem-solvers who enjoy travel and hands-on work. The role includes four weeks of paid training intended to prepare technically skilled individuals for field assignments. A basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking is needed to succeed in training. Field Service Engineers work directly with customers across North America and support automation projects in data centers, warehouses, and manufacturing environments. The company partners with system integrators and manufacturers to test and validate systems rather than install them. Employees work on customer sites and travel on rotating schedules, such as 5 days on/2 days off, 10 days on/4 days off, or 14 days on/7 days off. There is no office to report to, and employees are away from home while working. A personal vehicle is required within 45 days of employment for local projects, and employees must live within 50 miles of a major airport; relocation assistance is available. The starting salary is $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience. Additional compensation includes per diem for meals, mileage reimbursement, utilization bonuses, and weekend bonuses. The company offers paid training, annual merit raises, and a 5% salary increase after six months. Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, a matching 401(k), short- and long-term disability options, paid vacation, and flexible time off after 18 months. The role involves physical work at large facilities and job sites, including walking long distances, climbing ladders or stairs or working at heights, moving loads up to 50 pounds, standing, kneeling, or reaching for extended periods, and working in varied environments such as construction sites and hot or cold outdoor conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Requirements

A basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking to succeed in the four-week training program.
A genuine interest in travel and willingness to be away from home while working on rotation.
Adaptability and grit when plans change or challenges arise.
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 3 or more years in a related field, such as electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.
Ability to walk long distances across facilities or job sites, climb ladders or stairs or work at heights, lift/carry/move up to 50 pounds, stand/kneel/reach for extended periods, and work in varied environments.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking skills.

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.
Partner with automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate systems on-site.
Provide clear communication and updates to customers and project teams.
Travel to customer projects across North America and work 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, and weekend bonuses.
Paid four-week training.
Annual merit raises and a 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 is available.