Automation Expedition Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Field Service Engineer who loves travel and hands-on challenges. In this exciting role, you will tackle innovative automation projects across the country, ensuring systems are installed accurately and providing training to customers. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a flexible vacation policy and professional growth opportunities, this position is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic environments. If you’re ready for an adventure and want to make a difference in the automation field, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid training

Generous vacation time

Meals per diem

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the US and live within 50 miles of a major airport.
• Recommended: PLC or programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various locations for hands-on projects in automation.
• Train customers on system operations and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Flexibility

Programming experience

Education

4-year degree in Engineering or equivalent 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 obtain all of 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
• Must live within 50 miles of a major airport, relocation assistance available
• Recommended: PLC or programming experience/education or technical field background. 4-year degree or equivalent experience. Candidates who do not have 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

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Internet Publishing

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