Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry
About The Position
ProAutomated is building its 2026 hiring pipeline for a Field Service Engineer who enjoys travel, hands-on technical work, and solving problems in customer environments. The role partners with system integrators and manufacturers to help ensure automation systems work as intended; it does not involve installing systems. Employees work on projects across North America and are away from home during work rotations. There is no office to report to. 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 listed 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 describes development opportunities including annual merit raises and a 5% salary increase after six months. ProAutomated describes itself as a smaller, people-first company emphasizing teamwork, adaptability, humor, high standards, and employee growth. The role provides 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 for candidates who need it to meet the stated proximity-to-airport requirement.
Requirements
- A technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience of at least 3 years in a related field, such as electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.
- A basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking; the posting identifies these as necessary for success in training.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptability and the ability to handle changing plans and unexpected challenges.
- 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 United States.
- Ability to travel and be away from home while working on rotation.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred 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 food and beverage industries.
- Partner with automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate systems on-site.
- Communicate clearly and provide updates to customers and project teams.
- Travel to customer projects across North America on rotating schedules, such as 5 days on/2 off, 10 on/4 off, or 14 on/7 off.
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
Associate degree
