Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry
About The Position
ProAutomated is building its 2026 hiring pipeline for curious, adaptable problem-solvers who enjoy travel, hands-on work, and customer-facing projects. The position includes four weeks of paid training intended to prepare technically skilled individuals for field work. A basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking is needed to succeed in training. This role supports automation projects by partnering with system integrators and manufacturers to verify that systems work as intended; ProAutomated does not install systems. Work includes on-site startup and testing activities for data centers, warehouse fulfillment systems, and manufacturing systems. The position involves extensive travel across North America, with employees away from home while working and following rotations such as 5 days on/2 days off, 10 on/4 off, or 14 on/7 off. There is no office to report to. The starting salary is $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience. Additional compensation may include 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, matching 401(k), short- and long-term disability options, paid vacation, and flexible time off after 18 months. Relocation assistance is available for candidates who need to live within 50 miles of a major airport.
Requirements
- A technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience of 3 or more years in a related field, such as electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.
- A basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking to succeed in the four-week training.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptability and grit when plans change and challenges arise.
- Willingness to travel extensively and be away from home while working on rotation.
- Must live within 50 miles of a major airport; relocation assistance is available.
- Must have a personal vehicle within 45 days of employment for local projects.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking.
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.
- Communicate clear updates to customers and project teams to keep project progress smooth and accurate.
- Travel to customer projects across North America and work according to project rotations.
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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
