Automation Field Service Engineer — Travel‑Ready

ProAutomated Inc; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem meals

Mileage reimbursement

Utilization bonuses

Weekend bonuses

Job summary

ProAutomated is hiring a travel-ready field engineer to support data center startups and automation projects across North America. You’ll partner with system integrators and manufacturers, performing on-site checks of mechanical, electrical, and control systems to ensure operations work when it matters most.

We provide four-week paid training in electrical systems, programming, and networking. Starting salary ranges from $60,000 to $75,000, with per diem meals, mileage reimbursement, and

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel across North America for extended periods.
• Experience with electrical systems, programming, and networking.
• Adaptable with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support data center startups with on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks.
• Lead startup, checkout, and acceptance testing for warehouse and manufacturing systems.
• Collaborate with automation and controls engineers to test and validate systems on-site.
• Provide clear communication and updates to customers and project teams.
• Travel rotations follow 5 on-2 off, 10 on-4 off, or 14 on-7 off; each project brings new locations.

Skills

Travel passion

Strong communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Driver's license

US work authorization

Education

Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical/mechanical/automation engineering

Job description

ProAutomated is hiring a travel-ready field engineer to support data center startups and automation projects across North America. You’ll partner with system integrators and manufacturers, performing on-site checks of mechanical, electrical, and control systems to ensure operations work when it matters most.

We provide four-week paid training in electrical systems, programming, and networking. Starting salary ranges from $60,000 to $75,000, with per diem meals, mileage reimbursement, and