Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry
About The Position
ProAutomated is opening its 2026 hiring pipeline for curious, adaptable problem-solvers who enjoy travel and hands-on work. The Field Service Engineer partners with system integrators and manufacturers to help ensure automation systems work reliably; the company does not install systems. The role includes four weeks of paid training for technically skilled individuals with a basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. Employees work directly with customers across North America, have no office to report to, and are away from home while working. Travel rotations typically follow schedules of 5 days on and 2 days off, 10 days on and 4 days off, or 14 days on and 7 days off. Starting salary is $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience, with additional per diem for meals, mileage reimbursement, utilization bonuses, and weekend bonuses. The company offers paid training, annual merit raises, a 5% salary increase after six months, and flexible time off after 18 months.
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; relocation assistance is available.
- 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 or 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.
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, including systems in the food and beverage industry.
- Partner with automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate systems on-site.
- Communicate clear updates to customers and project teams to keep work progressing smoothly and accurately.
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 is available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
