Automation Expedition Engineer

ProAutomated Inc; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Field Service Engineer who loves to travel and tackle hands-on projects. This role offers the chance to work directly with cutting-edge automation equipment across the country, providing training and troubleshooting while exploring new places. With a competitive salary and a supportive environment that values growth and camaraderie, this position is perfect for those who thrive on adventure and collaboration. If you're ready to break free from the ordinary and embrace a career filled with excitement and purpose, this opportunity is calling you!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Generous vacation time

Meals per diem

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training

Annual performance-based pay increases

Qualifications

• Passion for travel and willingness to work hands-on with automation equipment.
• Flexibility to adapt to project changes and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various locations for hands-on projects in automation.
• Provide customer training and ensure system installations are accurate.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility to adapt to changes

Education

4-year degree or equivalent experience

PLC or programming experience

Tools

Automation equipment

Job description

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.
• 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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