Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry

Summary

ProAutomated is hiring a Field Service Engineer to support automation projects for system integrators, manufacturers, and customers across North America. The role performs on-site startup, checkout, acceptance testing, troubleshooting, validation, and customer communication for data center, warehouse fulfillment, and manufacturing systems, with extensive travel required.

Responsibilities

• Support data center startups, performing on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks
• Lead startup, checkout, and acceptance testing for warehouse fulfillment and manufacturing systems in industries like food and beverage
• Partner with automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate their systems on-site
• Provide clear communication and updates to customers and project teams to keep progress smooth and accurate
• Typical travel rotations follow a days on & off schedule: 5 on - 2 off, 10 on – 4 off, or 14 on – 7 off. Every project brings new challenges and new locations
• Work with various customers, getting invaluable real world experience with massive companies, but with the ProAutomated team supporting you
• Ability to walk long distances across large facilities or job sites as part of daily work activities
• Climb ladders, stairs, or work at heights
• Lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs
• Stand, kneel, or reach for extended periods
• Work in varied environments (construction sites, outdoor, hot/cold)

Skills

• A genuine love of travel, expect to be away from home on rotation (we'll handle the logistics)
• Adaptability and grit, you thrive when plans change and challenges pop up
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Must live within 50 miles of a major airport (relocation assistance available)
• Personal vehicle within 45 days of employment (for local projects)
• Authorized to work in the U.S
• A technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience (3+ years) in a related field such as electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering
• Ability to walk long distances across large facilities or job sites as part of daily work activities
• Climb ladders, stairs, or work at heights
• Lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs
• Stand, kneel, or reach for extended periods
• Work in varied environments (construction sites, outdoor, hot/cold)
• Preferred experience: have a working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking skills

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A genuine love of travel, expect to be away from home on rotation (we'll handle the logistics)
• Adaptability and grit, you thrive when plans change and challenges pop up
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Must live within 50 miles of a major airport (relocation assistance available)
• Personal vehicle within 45 days of employment (for local projects)
• Authorized to work in the U.S
• A technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience (3+ years) in a related field such as electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering
• Ability to walk long distances across large facilities or job sites as part of daily work activities
• Climb ladders, stairs, or work at heights
• Lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs
• Stand, kneel, or reach for extended periods
• Work in varied environments (construction sites, outdoor, hot/cold)

Nice to Haves

• Preferred experience: have a working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking skills

Benefits

• Four-week paid training
• Per diem for meals
• Mileage reimbursement
• Utilization bonuses
• Weekend bonuses
• Annual merit raises
• A 5% salary increase after six months
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Short-term disability options
• Long-term disability options
• Paid vacation
• Flexible time off after 18 months
• Relocation assistance available
• Work directly with customers across North America and earn all your own travel rewards