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. The position includes four weeks of paid training intended to prepare technically skilled individuals for field work. Training success requires a basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. The Field Service Engineer partners with system integrators and manufacturers to help ensure automation systems operate as intended; the company does not install systems. Work is performed at customer sites across North America, with no office to report to and travel rotations that involve being away from home. Typical schedules are 5 days on/2 off, 10 on/4 off, or 14 on/7 off. The role offers a starting salary of $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience, as well as per diem, mileage reimbursement, utilization bonuses, and weekend bonuses. The company provides paid training, annual merit raises, and a 5% salary increase after six months. The company describes itself as a smaller, people-first team emphasizing teamwork, adaptability, humor, high standards, and professional growth. 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.
Requirements
- Basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking for success in the four-week training program.
- Genuine interest in travel and ability to be away from home on rotation.
- Adaptability and grit when plans change or challenges arise.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Must live within 50 miles of a major airport; relocation assistance is available.
- Must have a personal vehicle within 45 days of employment for local projects.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience (3+ years) in a related field, such as electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.
- Ability to walk long distances across large facilities or job sites as part of daily work.
- Ability to climb ladders or stairs, or work at heights.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, kneel, or reach for extended periods.
- Ability to work in varied environments, including construction sites and outdoor settings in 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 systems in industries such as food and beverage.
- 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 help keep work progressing smoothly and accurately.
- 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 is available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
