Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry
About The Position
ProAutomated is opening its 2026 hiring pipeline for Field Service Engineers who enjoy travel, hands-on work, and solving technical problems. The role partners with system integrators and manufacturers to help ensure automation systems work as intended; it does not involve installing systems. Employees work directly with customers across North America and have no office to report to. Travel rotations typically follow schedules of 5 days on and 2 off, 10 on and 4 off, or 14 on and 7 off, with employees away from home while working. The company provides four weeks of paid training, designed for technically skilled individuals with a basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. The starting salary is $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience, with additional per diem for meals, mileage reimbursement, utilization bonuses, and weekend bonuses. Growth opportunities include annual merit raises and a 5% salary increase after six months.
Requirements
- A technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience of 3 or more years in a related field such as electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.
- A working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking skills is preferred for success in training.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptability and grit, including the ability to handle changing plans and 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 U.S.
- Ability to travel and be away from home while working on rotation.
- Ability to walk long distances across facilities or job sites.
- Ability to climb ladders and 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 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 sites across North America according to project rotations.
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
