Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry
About The Position
ProAutomated is building its hiring pipeline for early 2026 and seeks curious, adaptable problem-solvers who enjoy travel and hands-on work. The role includes four weeks of paid training for technically skilled individuals with a basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. The position involves frequent travel across North America, with no office reporting location and time away from home while working. Typical rotations are 5 days on/2 days off, 10 on/4 off, or 14 on/7 off. The Field Service Engineer supports automation projects by partnering with system integrators and manufacturers rather than installing systems. Work includes on-site checks and testing for data center, warehouse fulfillment, and manufacturing automation systems. The role offers a starting salary of $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience, plus per diem, mileage reimbursement, utilization and weekend bonuses, 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.
Requirements
- Be willing to travel and be away from home while working on rotation.
- Have a basic foundation or working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking.
- 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, with 3 or more years in a related field such as electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.
- Be able to walk long distances across facilities or job sites, climb ladders or stairs or work at heights, lift and move up to 50 pounds, and stand, kneel, or reach for extended periods.
- Be able to work in varied environments, including construction sites and outdoor settings with 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.
- Partner with automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate systems on-site.
- Communicate clearly and provide updates to customers and project teams.
- Travel to customer projects across North America and work on rotating schedules.
Benefits
- Starting salary of $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience
- Per diem for meals
- Mileage reimbursement
- Utilization bonuses
- Weekend bonuses
- Four weeks of paid training
- 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
