Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry
About The Position
ProAutomated is building its 2026 hiring pipeline for adaptable, technically skilled Field Service Engineers who enjoy hands-on work, travel, and solving complex problems. The role includes four weeks of paid training covering preparation for field work; success in training requires a basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. The work is travel-intensive, with no office to report to and time away from home while working. Typical rotations are 5 days on and 2 off, 10 on and 4 off, or 14 on and 7 off, with projects across North America. ProAutomated partners with system integrators and manufacturers rather than installing systems. Field Service Engineers support automation projects by conducting site checks, leading startup and acceptance testing, and working alongside automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate systems. The position offers a starting salary of $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience, along with travel-related reimbursements and bonuses, paid training, annual merit raises, and a 5% salary increase after six months. The company describes itself as a smaller, people-first team that supports employee development and growth.
Requirements
- Be willing to travel and be away from home on rotation.
- Have a working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking skills; the posting identifies this experience as preferred and notes a basic foundation is needed for training.
- 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, 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, including in industries such as food and beverage.
- 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 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 and 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 is available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
