Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry
About The Position
ProAutomated is building its 2026 hiring pipeline for curious, adaptable problem-solvers who enjoy travel, hands-on work, and teamwork. The role supports automation projects by partnering with system integrators and manufacturers to ensure systems work as intended; ProAutomated does not install systems. Work is performed at customer sites across North America, with no office reporting requirement and regular time away from home on travel rotations. Four weeks of paid training is provided, and successful training requires a basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. Compensation starts at $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. Typical travel rotations are 5 days on/2 days off, 10 days on/4 days off, or 14 days on/7 days off. Candidates must 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 involves physical work in large facilities and varied job-site environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking, needed for success in the four-week training program.
- Genuine interest in travel and willingness to be away from home on rotation.
- Adaptability and grit when plans change or challenges arise.
- 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 United States.
- 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 large facilities or job sites.
- Ability to climb ladders or stairs and 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 areas 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 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 keep work progressing smoothly and accurately.
- Work with customers at project locations across North America.
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
Education Level
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