Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry

About the Role

As part of the team that keeps automation projects moving, you will support data‑center startups, perform on‑site mechanical, electrical, and control checks, and lead startup, checkout, and acceptance testing for warehouse fulfillment and manufacturing systems. You’ll partner with automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate their systems on‑site, providing clear communication and updates to customers and project teams. Travel rotations follow schedules such as 5 on‑2 off, 10 on‑4 off, or 14 on‑7 off, bringing new challenges and locations each project. • Travel to new cities, work directly with customers across North America, and earn travel rewards. • Conduct on‑site mechanical, electrical, and control checks for data‑center startups. • Lead startup, checkout, and acceptance testing for warehouse fulfillment and manufacturing systems. • Test, troubleshoot, and validate automation and control systems alongside engineers. • Provide clear communication and updates 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 and climb ladders, stairs, or work at heights. • Work in varied environments such as construction sites, outdoors, and hot or cold conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸system checks
• ▸startup testing
• ▸automation validation
• ▸,troubleshooting,
• ▸client communication
• ▸travel rotation

What You Bring

We are opening our 2026 hiring pipeline for curious, adaptable problem‑solvers who love travel, hands‑on work, and being part of a team that knows your name. If you can laugh through flight delays, figure things out on the fly, and enjoy solving complex problems, this role could be a perfect fit. Our four‑week paid training prepares technically skilled individuals for field work and requires a basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. Those without this background may not yet be the right fit. We seek candidates who love travel and are willing to be away from home on rotation, with a working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. Strong adaptability, grit, communication, and problem‑solving skills are essential, as is living within 50 miles of a major airport (relocation assistance available) and having a personal vehicle within 45 days of employment. A technical degree or equivalent hands‑on experience of 3 + years in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering, and authorization to work in the U.S., are required. The role requires physical ability to walk long distances across large facilities, climb ladders or stairs, lift and move up to 50 lb, and stand, kneel, or reach for extended periods, often in varied environments such as construction sites, outdoors, or extreme temperatures. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. • Demonstrate a genuine love of travel and willingness to be away from home on rotation. • Possess working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking. • Show adaptability, grit, strong communication, and problem‑solving abilities. • Live within 50 miles of a major airport (relocation assistance available) and have a personal vehicle within 45 days of employment. • Hold a technical degree or 3+ years hands‑on experience in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering; authorized to work in the U.S. • Lift, carry, and move up to 50 lb; stand, kneel, or reach for extended periods.

Requirements

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

Benefits

We combine work and travel, allowing you to experience new cities, tackle unique projects, and earn travel rewards while serving customers across North America. The position offers a starting salary of $60,000–$75,000 plus per‑diem, mileage reimbursement, utilization and weekend bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, 401(k) matching, disability coverage, paid vacation, and flexible time off after 18 months. We invest in your growth with paid training, annual merit raises, and a 5 % salary increase after six months. If you want a challenging, travel‑filled career where your effort truly matters, we’d love to meet you. ProAutomated is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and respect for all team members. • Earn $60,000–$75,000 starting salary 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 paid training, annual merit raises, and a guaranteed 5 % salary increase after six months.

Work Environment

Field