Travel-Driven Field Service Engineer (Automation)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Mileage reimbursement

Bonuses

Travel opportunities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

ProAutomated is seeking travel‑oriented professionals to work with customers across North America. You’ll perform on‑site electrical, mechanical, and control checks, partnering with system integrators to ensure projects run flawlessly.

Starting salary is $60,000–$75,000 per year, plus per diem, mileage, and bonuses. A technical degree or equivalent hands‑on experience is required; relocation assistance is available for nearby candidates.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel across North America.
• Foundational knowledge in electrical systems, programming, and networking.

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/controls engineers to test and troubleshoot on-site.
• Provide clear updates to customers and project teams to keep progress on track.
• Travel rotations follow 5 on‑2 off, 10 on‑4 off, or 14 on‑7 off.

Skills

Travel-ready

Electrical systems

Programming

Networking

Communication skills

Education

Technical degree or related hands-on experience

Job description

ProAutomated is seeking travel‑oriented professionals to work with customers across North America. You’ll perform on‑site electrical, mechanical, and control checks, partnering with system integrators to ensure projects run flawlessly.

Starting salary is $60,000–$75,000 per year, plus per diem, mileage, and bonuses. A technical degree or equivalent hands‑on experience is required; relocation assistance is available for nearby candidates.