Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry
About The Position
ProAutomated is building its 2026 hiring pipeline for curious, adaptable problem-solvers who enjoy travel and hands-on work. This role includes four weeks of paid training intended to prepare technically skilled individuals for field work; success in training requires a basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. The position involves extensive travel across North America, with employees away from home while working and no office to report to. Typical rotations are 5 days on and 2 off, 10 on and 4 off, or 14 on and 7 off. Travel logistics are handled by the company. Field Service Engineers partner with system integrators and manufacturers to help ensure automation systems work as intended; they do not install systems. Work includes supporting data center startups and leading startup, checkout, and acceptance testing for warehouse fulfillment and manufacturing systems. Employees collaborate with automation and controls engineers, communicate with customers and project teams, and gain experience working on projects for large companies. The 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 provides paid training, annual merit raises, and a 5% salary increase after six months. Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, matching 401(k), short- and long-term disability options, paid vacation, and flexible time off after 18 months. Relocation assistance is available.
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 working knowledge in these areas as preferred.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptability and grit when plans change and challenges arise.
- Willingness to travel and be away from home while on rotation.
- Live within 50 miles of a major airport.
- Have a personal vehicle within 45 days of employment for local projects.
- Be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Partner with automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate systems on-site.
- Provide clear communication and updates to customers and project teams.
- Travel to customer projects across North America on rotating schedules.
Benefits
- Starting salary of $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience.
- Per diem for meals.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Utilization bonuses.
- Weekend bonuses.
- Four weeks of paid training.
- Annual merit raises.
- A 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
