Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry
About The Position
ProAutomated is building its hiring pipeline for early 2026 for a Field Service Engineer supporting automation projects throughout North America. The position is travel-based, with employees away from home while working and no office to report to. Typical rotations are 5 days on and 2 off, 10 on and 4 off, or 14 on and 7 off; the company handles travel logistics. The role partners with system integrators and manufacturers to verify that automation systems work properly; it does not involve installing systems. Work includes supporting data center startups, leading startup and acceptance testing for warehouse fulfillment and manufacturing systems, and collaborating with automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate systems at customer sites. The engineer also communicates progress and updates to customers and project teams. The company provides four weeks of paid training, intended for technically skilled candidates with a foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. Compensation starts at $60,000–$75,000 depending on location, education, and experience, with per diem, mileage reimbursement, utilization bonuses, weekend bonuses, 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. The company describes itself as a smaller, people-first team that values teamwork, adaptability, humor, high standards, and employee growth.
Requirements
- Genuine interest in travel and willingness to be away from home while working on rotation.
- Working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking skills; these are identified as preferred experience and as a foundation needed for training success.
- Adaptability and grit when plans change or challenges arise.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Live within 50 miles of a major airport.
- 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.
- Ability to walk long distances across facilities or job sites, climb ladders or stairs or work at heights, lift and move up to 50 lbs., stand, kneel, or reach for extended periods, and work in varied environments including construction sites and hot or cold outdoor 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.
- 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.
- Weekend bonuses.
- 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 available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
