Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry
About The Position
ProAutomated is building its 2026 hiring pipeline for curious, adaptable problem-solvers who enjoy travel, hands-on work, and teamwork. The role includes four weeks of paid training to prepare technically skilled individuals for field work; success in training requires a basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. Field Service Engineers partner with system integrators and manufacturers to help ensure automation projects work as intended. The work involves customer sites across North America, with travel rotations typically following schedules of 5 days on/2 days off, 10 days on/4 days off, or 14 days on/7 days off. Employees have no office to report to and are away from home while working. ProAutomated handles travel logistics. The company offers a starting salary of $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience, as well as per diem for meals, mileage reimbursement, utilization bonuses, 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. Candidates must live within 50 miles of a major airport; relocation assistance is available. A personal vehicle is required within 45 days of employment for local projects. The role requires authorization to work in the U.S. and the ability to meet the listed physical requirements, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking skills.
- Adaptability and grit, including the ability to work through changing plans and unexpected challenges.
- 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 U.S.
- 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.
- Be able to climb ladders and stairs or work at heights.
- Be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
- Be able to 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
- A 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.
- Communicate clearly with customers and project teams and provide accurate progress updates.
- Travel to customer projects across North America according to rotating work schedules.
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 available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
