Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry

About the Role

You will keep automation projects moving by supporting data‑center startups, performing on‑site mechanical, electrical, and control checks, and leading startup, checkout, and acceptance testing for warehouse fulfillment and manufacturing systems. You’ll partner with automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate systems on‑site, provide clear communication and updates to customers and project teams, and work on rotating travel schedules that bring new challenges and locations. • Perform on‑site mechanical, electrical, and control checks for data‑center startups. • 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 on rotating schedules (e.g., 5 on/2 off, 10 on/4 off, 14 on/7 off) across North America.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸site checks
• ▸startup testing
• ▸troubleshooting
• ▸system validation
• ▸client communication
• ▸travel

What You Bring

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 can laugh through flight delays, figure things out on the fly, and enjoy solving complex problems, this could be your perfect fit. We believe in transparency. Our four‑week paid training prepares technically skilled individuals for the field and 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. You’ll experience new cities, tackle unique projects, and earn 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. We seek candidates who love travel and can be away from home on rotations, have a working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking, and demonstrate adaptability, grit, strong communication, and problem‑solving skills. You must live within 50 mi of a major airport (relocation assistance available), have a personal vehicle within 45 days, be authorized to work in the U.S., and hold a technical degree or equivalent 3+ years of hands‑on experience in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering. Essential physical functions include walking long distances across large facilities, climbing ladders or working at heights, lifting and moving up to 50 lb, and standing, kneeling, or reaching for extended periods in varied environments such as construction sites, outdoors, and hot or cold conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. • Possess working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. • Demonstrate adaptability, grit, strong problem‑solving and communication skills. • Live within 50 mi of a major airport and have a personal vehicle available within 45 days. • Hold a technical degree or 3+ years of hands‑on experience in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering. • Ability to walk long distances, climb ladders, lift up to 50 lb, and work in varied environments.

Requirements

• ▸electrical systems
• ▸programming
• ▸communication networking
• ▸technical degree
• ▸3+ years
• ▸problem solving

Benefits

Starting salary ranges from $60,000 to $75,000 depending on location, education, and experience. You’ll also receive per‑diem for meals, mileage reimbursement, utilization and weekend bonuses, and a culture built on trust, teamwork, and personal recognition. We invest in your development through paid training, annual merit raises, and a 5 % salary increase after six months. You can learn, advance, and build a career that can take you in multiple directions, with ProAutomated cheering you on even if you move on. Health, dental, and life insurance, a matching 401(k), short‑ and long‑term disability options, paid vacation, and flexible time off after 18 months are provided. We take care of you on and off the job. 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 respectful workplace. • Earn a salary of $60,000–$75,000 plus per‑diem, mileage reimbursement, utilization and weekend bonuses. • Receive health, dental, life insurance, 401(k) match, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid vacation, and flexible time off after 18 months. • Benefit from annual merit raises and a 5 % salary increase after six months.

Work Environment

Field