Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry
About The Position
ProAutomated is building its hiring pipeline for early 2026 for curious, adaptable problem-solvers who enjoy travel, hands-on work, and collaborating with a close-knit team. The role supports automation projects by partnering with system integrators and manufacturers to help ensure systems work as intended; ProAutomated does not install systems. Employees travel to customer sites across North America and are away from home while working, 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 position includes four weeks of paid training. A basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking is needed to succeed in training. Compensation starts at $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience, with per diem for meals, mileage reimbursement, utilization and 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. Relocation assistance is available. Applicants should enjoy travel and be adaptable, have strong communication and problem-solving skills, live within 50 miles of a major airport, and be authorized to work in the U.S. A personal vehicle is required within 45 days of employment for local projects. Applicants should have a technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience of at least three years in a related field such as electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering. The role involves walking large facilities, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, kneeling, reaching, and working in varied environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- A technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience of at least 3 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 paid training program.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptability and grit when plans change or challenges arise.
- 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.
- Ability to travel and be away from home while working.
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 food and beverage industries.
- 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 on rotating work schedules.
Benefits
- Four weeks of paid training
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
