Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry

ProAutomated Inc.•Denver, CO

14d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

ProAutomated is building its 2026 hiring pipeline for curious, adaptable problem-solvers who enjoy travel and hands-on technical work. The role includes four weeks of paid training to prepare technically skilled individuals for field work; training success requires a basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. Employees work directly with customers across North America and are away from home while working, following project rotations such as 5 days on/2 off, 10 on/4 off, or 14 on/7 off. There is no office to report to. The Field Service Engineer supports automation projects by partnering with system integrators and manufacturers to help ensure systems work as intended. The role does not install systems. Work includes on-site checks and testing for data center startups, warehouse fulfillment and manufacturing systems, and projects in industries such as food and beverage. The company offers a starting salary of $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience, along with 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, matching 401(k), short- and long-term disability options, paid vacation, and flexible time off after 18 months. The company describes itself as a smaller, people-first team emphasizing teamwork, adaptability, humor, high standards, and employee development. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and 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 has physical requirements including walking long distances, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in varied environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Have a basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking to succeed in the four-week training.
Have strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Be adaptable and able to work through changing plans and unexpected challenges.
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 of at least 3 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.

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 to keep work progressing smoothly and accurately.
Travel to customer projects across North America according to project rotations.