Automation Expedition Engineer

ProAutomated; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as you join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and hands-on engineering. This role offers a unique chance to travel nationwide, tackling diverse projects in automation technology. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a supportive work environment, you will thrive in a culture that values personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about travel and eager to make a real impact in the field of automation, this is the perfect role for you. Join a team where every day brings new adventures and challenges!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Generous vacation policy

Paid training

Meals per diem

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Passion for travel and hands-on troubleshooting.
• Ability to adapt to project changes and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various locations for hands-on projects.
• Provide training to customers on system operations.
• Ensure accurate installation and calibration of systems.

Skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Education

4-year degree in Engineering or Technical Field

PLC or programming experience

Job description

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Join Our Team as a Field Service Engineer – Travel Enthusiasts Wanted!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career where every day is a new adventure? At ProAutomated, we’re looking for passionate individuals who thrive on travel, hands-on troubleshooting, and working collaboratively with a dynamic team.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• 100% Travel: Experience new places while working directly with customers nationwide. If you’re not a desk job fan and love exploring, this is the perfect fit!
• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a starting salary of $60,000 - $75,000, commensurate with your location, education, and experience. In addition, you’ll receive meals per diem, mileage reimbursement, and all your travel reward points for personal use.
• Professional & Personal Growth: We believe in investing in our team. Our team benefits from paid training, annual performance-based pay increases, a community of co-workers, and a 5% salary increase after six months.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Feel secure with health, dental, and life insurance, a matching 401(k), and generous vacation time. Our “Take-as-you-need-it” vacation policy kicks in after 18 months!
• Supportive Environment: Join a military/veteran-friendly company that values purpose and high standards. Our culture fosters camaraderie, caring, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and confidence.

What You’ll Do:

• Travel to exciting locations and tackle hands-on projects, from programming to troubleshooting cutting-edge innovative automation equipment.
• Ensure systems are installed accurately, with sensors and equipment calibrated to perfection.
• Provide training to customers on system operations, addressing any challenges with confidence.
• Schedules range from 5-2, 10-4 & 14-7’s.

What We’re Looking For:

• A passion for travel! Expect a schedule that could include New York on Monday, Boston on Tuesday, and Chicago from Wednesday to Friday—returning home for the weekend.
• Flexibility to adapt to same-day and next-day project changes.
• Excellent communication skills and a knack for problem-solving.
• Must live within 50 miles of a major international airport and have a car within 45 days of employment.
• Must own a personal car within 45 days of employment with ProAutomated.
• Must be authorized to work in the US for US positions.
• Recommended: PLC or programming experience/education or technical field background. 4-year degree or equivalent experience. Candidates without sufficient education/experience may be considered for Field Service Technician roles; bet on yourself and apply anyway!

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re eager to take on a role that’s anything but ordinary and aligns with your values, we want to hear from you! Visit our Career Page on our website for more details.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Internet Publishing