Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry
About The Position
ProAutomated is building its 2026 hiring pipeline for Field Service Engineers who enjoy travel, hands-on work, and solving technical problems. The role supports automation projects by partnering with system integrators and manufacturers to verify that systems work as intended; the company does not install systems. Employees travel to customer sites across North America and work away from home on rotating schedules. There is no office to report to. The position includes four weeks of paid training. Training success requires a basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. Candidates should have a technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience in a related field. ProAutomated offers a starting salary of $60,000–$75,000, dependent on location, education, and experience, plus per diem, mileage reimbursement, utilization bonuses, and weekend bonuses. Development opportunities include annual merit raises and a 5% salary increase after six months.
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.
- Basic foundation or working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptability and grit when plans change or challenges arise.
- 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.
- Ability to travel and be away from home while working on rotation.
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, 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 project progress smooth and accurate.
- Travel to customer projects and work on rotating schedules, typically 5 days on/2 days off, 10 days on/4 days off, or 14 days on/7 days 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 and weekend bonuses.
- Annual merit raises and a 5% salary increase after six months.
- Health, dental, and life insurance.
- Matching 401(k).
- Short- and long-term disability options.
- Paid vacation.
- Flexible time off after 18 months.
- Relocation assistance available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
