Travel‑Ready Field Service Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Per diem for meals

Mileage reimbursement

Health/dental/life insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

ProAutomated seeks travel-oriented engineers to support data center startups and manufacturing system tests across North America. Expect on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks, plus collaboration with automation teams to validate systems.

Rotation schedules vary, offering rich field exposure and direct customer interaction. You will gain hands-on experience, engage with diverse projects, and participate in training and growth opportunities while traveling to different sites across

Qualifications

• A genuine love of travel and willingness to be away from home on rotation.
• Preferred experience: knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking.
• Adaptability and grit; you thrive when plans change and challenges pop up.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must live within 50 miles of a major airport (relocation assistance available).
• Personal vehicle within 45 days of employment (for local projects).
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• A technical degree or equivalent hands‑on experience (3+ years) in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.

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 in industries like food and beverage.
• Partner with automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate their systems on-site.
• Provide clear communication and updates to customers and project teams to keep progress smooth and accurate.
• Typical travel rotations follow a days on - off schedule: 5 on - 2 off, 10 on -- 4 off, or 14 on -- 7 off.
• Work with various customers, getting real world experience with massive companies, with the ProAutomated team supporting you.

Skills

Travel

Communication

Problem solving

Electrical systems

Programming basics

Networking

Driver's license

Work authorization

Education

Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience (3+ years) in electrical/mechanical/automation engineering

Any related field experience

Job description

ProAutomated seeks travel-oriented engineers to support data center startups and manufacturing system tests across North America. Expect on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks, plus collaboration with automation teams to validate systems.

Rotation schedules vary, offering rich field exposure and direct customer interaction. You will gain hands-on experience, engage with diverse projects, and participate in training and growth opportunities while traveling to different sites across