Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry
About The Position
ProAutomated is opening its 2026 hiring pipeline for curious, adaptable problem-solvers who enjoy travel, hands-on work, and teamwork. This role includes four weeks of paid training intended to prepare technically skilled individuals for field work. Training success requires a basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. Field Service Engineers partner with system integrators and manufacturers to help ensure automation systems work as intended; they do not install systems. The role involves customer-facing work at project sites across North America, including data centers, warehouses, and manufacturing environments. There is no office to report to, and employees are away from home while working on travel rotations. The stated 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 provides paid training, annual merit raises, and a 5% salary increase after six months. Flexible time off is available after 18 months.
Requirements
- A basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking is needed for success in the four-week training program.
- A genuine interest in travel and willingness to be away from home on rotation.
- Adaptability and grit, including the ability to respond to changing plans and challenges.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- 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 United States.
- A technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience of at least 3 years in a related field, such as electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.
- Ability to walk long distances across large facilities or job sites as part of daily work.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs or work at heights.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, kneel, or reach for extended periods.
- Ability to work in varied environments, including construction sites and outdoor settings in hot or cold 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 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 work progressing smoothly and accurately.
- Travel to customer project locations across North America according to a rotation schedule, such as 5 days on/2 off, 10 on/4 off, or 14 on/7 off.
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.
- 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
