Description

You’ll be part of the team that keeps automation projects moving, partnering with system integrators and manufacturers to ensure flawless operation. Support data center startups with on‑site mechanical, electrical, and control checks, and lead startup, checkout, and acceptance testing for warehouse fulfillment and manufacturing systems in industries such as food and beverage. Collaborate with automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate systems on‑site, while providing clear communication and updates to customers and project teams.

• Support data center startups with 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
• Communicate progress and updates clearly to customers and project teams
• Follow travel rotation schedules (e.g., 5 on‑2 off, 10 on‑4 off, 14 on‑7 off) across multiple locations
• Walk long distances across large facilities as part of daily work
• Climb ladders, stairs, or work at heights
• Work in varied environments (construction sites, outdoor, hot/cold)

Requirements

For those who’d rather be on the move than behind a desk. We’re opening our 2026 hiring pipeline now for curious, adaptable problem‑solvers who love travel, hands‑on work, and being part of a team that actually knows your name. If you’re the kind of person who can laugh through flight delays, figure things out on the fly, and find satisfaction in solving complex problems, this might be your perfect fit.

We believe in transparency. Our four‑week paid training is designed to prepare technically skilled individuals for the field. Success in training requires a basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking; if you’re new to these areas, this role may not yet be the right fit.

We’re looking for candidates with a genuine love of travel and the ability to be away from home on rotation, as well as a working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. Adaptability, grit, strong communication, and problem‑solving skills are essential, along with a technical degree or equivalent 3+ years of hands‑on experience in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering. Applicants must live within 50 mi of a major airport, have a personal vehicle available within 45 days, and be authorized to work in the U.S.; relocation assistance is available.

The role requires walking long distances across large facilities, climbing ladders or working at heights, and lifting up to 50 lb. You must be able to stand, kneel, or reach for extended periods and work in varied environments such as construction sites, outdoors, and hot or cold conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

• Genuine love of travel and willingness to be away from home on rotation
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking
• Adaptability, grit, and ability to handle changing plans
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Live within 50 mi of a major airport (relocation assistance available)
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Technical degree or equivalent 3+ years hands‑on experience in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering
• Lift, carry, and move up to 50 lb
• Stand, kneel, or reach for extended periods

Benefits

Why You’ll Love Working With Us – Work + Travel, Combined. You’ll experience new cities, tackle unique projects, and earn your own travel rewards while working directly with customers across North America. There is no office to report to, and you’ll be away from home while you’re working.

Fair Pay That Grows With You. Starting salary $60,000–$75,000, depending on location, education, and experience. You’ll also receive per diem for meals, mileage reimbursement, utilization bonuses, weekend bonuses and more. We don’t have endless budgets, but we do have endless trust, teamwork, and appreciation of knowing every person by name.

Room to Grow. We invest in your development through paid training, annual merit raises, and a 5% salary increase after six months. Learn, advance, and build a career that can take you in multiple directions. We will be your biggest cheerleaders of growth, even if you’re not with ProAutomated forever.

Real Benefits + Real Flexibility. Health, dental, and life insurance, a matching 401(k), short & long term disability options, paid vacation, and flexible time off after 18 months. We take care of you, on and off the job.

Typical travel rotations follow a days‑on & off schedule—5 on‑2 off, 10 on‑4 off, or 14 on‑7 off—so each project brings new challenges and locations, and you’ll gain experience working with a variety of customers and massive companies, supported by the ProAutomated team. The role offers invaluable real‑world experience across North America.

If you want a challenging, travel‑filled career where your effort matters, we’d love to meet you. ProAutomated is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and a respectful workplace.

• Personal vehicle available within 45 days of employment
• Starting salary $60k–$75k plus per diem, mileage reimbursement, utilization and weekend bonuses
• 5% salary increase after six months and annual merit raises
• Health, dental, life insurance, matching 401(k), short & long‑term disability
• Paid vacation and flexible time off after 18 months

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance