Travel Field Service Engineer – Automation

ProAutomated; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Per diem for meals

Mileage reimbursement

Utilization bonuses / weekend bonuses

Job summary

ProAutomated is hiring for a travel-focused field role that supports data center startups and industrial automation projects across North America. You will work on-site with customers, often in multiple cities, and travel as part of rotations.

The role requires a technical background in electrical/mechanical/automation engineering, strong communication, and adaptability. Training is provided, and relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel and be away from home on rotations.
• Basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and networking.
• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support data center startups: 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 schedules.
• Work with diverse customers while being supported by the ProAutomated team.

Skills

Travel

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

Electrical systems basics

Programming basics

Job description

ProAutomated is hiring for a travel-focused field role that supports data center startups and industrial automation projects across North America. You will work on-site with customers, often in multiple cities, and travel as part of rotations.

The role requires a technical background in electrical/mechanical/automation engineering, strong communication, and adaptability. Training is provided, and relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.