Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry
About The Position
ProAutomated is building its hiring pipeline for early 2026 and seeks curious, adaptable problem-solvers for a travel-intensive field service role supporting automation projects. The position includes four weeks of paid training, intended to prepare technically skilled individuals for field work. Candidates need a basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking to succeed in training. The engineer works directly with customers across North America and partners with system integrators and manufacturers. The role does not involve installing systems; instead, it focuses on ensuring systems function correctly through on-site startup, checkout, testing, troubleshooting, and validation. There is no office to report to, and employees are away from home while working on projects. Typical rotations are 5 days on/2 off, 10 on/4 off, or 14 on/7 off. The stated starting salary is $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience. Additional compensation may include per diem for meals, mileage reimbursement, utilization bonuses, and weekend bonuses. The company offers 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. Relocation assistance is available. ProAutomated describes itself as a smaller, people-first company focused on teamwork, adaptability, and employee development.
Requirements
- Have a working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking; these are identified as preferred experience and as a basic foundation needed to succeed in training.
- Be adaptable and resilient when plans change or challenges arise.
- Have 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, climb ladders or stairs or work at heights, lift/carry/move up to 50 pounds, stand/kneel/reach for extended periods, and work in varied environments including construction sites and hot or cold outdoor conditions.
- Be willing to travel and be away from home while working on rotation.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred 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 in industries such as food and beverage.
- Partner with automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate systems on-site.
- Provide clear communications and updates to customers and project teams.
- Travel to customer projects across North America and work on rotating 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
