Field Service Engineer - Travel-Driven Automation

ProAutomated; Lombard (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and flexible time off

Per diem for meals and travel

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking a motivated Field Service Engineer to travel across North America. This role involves supporting automation projects through data center startups and system testing. The ideal candidate has a technical degree or significant hands-on experience in electrical or automation engineering. The position offers a starting salary of $60,000–$75,000, along with comprehensive benefits, professional development, and a supportive team culture. A genuine love for travel and problem-solving is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with automation engineering or related fields (3+ years).
• Ability to travel regularly and work at various job sites.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Support data center startups with mechanical, electrical, and control checks.
• Lead checkout and testing for warehouse fulfillment systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to validate their systems on-site.
• Communicate effectively with customers and project teams.
• Travel frequently to different project locations.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Programming skills

Communication networking skills

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability

Education

Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Job description

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking a motivated Field Service Engineer to travel across North America. This role involves supporting automation projects through data center startups and system testing. The ideal candidate has a technical degree or significant hands-on experience in electrical or automation engineering. The position offers a starting salary of $60,000–$75,000, along with comprehensive benefits, professional development, and a supportive team culture. A genuine love for travel and problem-solving is essential.