Field Service Engineer — Travel‑Focused Automation Support

ProAutomated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAutomated is seeking a travel‑oriented field engineer to support data center startups across North America. You will perform on-site electrical and control checks, lead startup and acceptance tests, and collaborate with engineers to validate systems in customer environments.

Ideal candidates bring a technical degree or 3+ years hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering, and are willing to travel extensively on a regular rotation.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of electrical systems, programming and communication networking.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.

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 updates to customers and project teams to keep progress on track.
• Travel rotations follow a fixed schedule: 5 on-2 off, 10 on-4 off, or 14 on-7 off.
• Gain real-world experience with large customers while being supported by ProAutomated.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Programming basics

Networking skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Technical degree or hands-on experience (3+ years)

Job description

ProAutomated is seeking a travel‑oriented field engineer to support data center startups across North America. You will perform on-site electrical and control checks, lead startup and acceptance tests, and collaborate with engineers to validate systems in customer environments.

Ideal candidates bring a technical degree or 3+ years hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering, and are willing to travel extensively on a regular rotation.