Travel Field Service Engineer - On-Site Automation

ProAutomated; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for meals

Mileage reimbursement

Utilization bonuses

Weekend bonuses

Job summary

ProAutomated is seeking travel‑oriented engineers to support data center startups and on‑site testing across North America. You will perform mechanical, electrical, and control checks, lead startup and acceptance testing, and collaborate with engineers to validate systems in real environments.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering, strong problem‑solving and communication skills, and are comfortable traveling.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home on rotation.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and reside within 50 miles of a major airport.
• Personal vehicle within 45 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support data center startups, performing on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks.
• Lead startup, checkout, and acceptance testing for warehouse fulfillment and manufacturing systems.
• Partner with automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate systems on-site.
• Provide clear communication and updates to customers and project teams.
• Travel rotations follow a days on/off schedule: 5 on - 2 off, 10 on – 4 off, or 14 on – 7 off.

Skills

Travel readiness

Electrical systems knowledge

Programming knowledge

Networking skills

Education

Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Job description

ProAutomated is seeking travel‑oriented engineers to support data center startups and on‑site testing across North America. You will perform mechanical, electrical, and control checks, lead startup and acceptance testing, and collaborate with engineers to validate systems in real environments.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering, strong problem‑solving and communication skills, and are comfortable traveling.