Travel-Ready Field Service Engineer

ProAutomated; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Flexible time off after 18 months

Paid training

Job summary

ProAutomated is seeking a travel-focused field engineer to support automation projects across North America. The role involves on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks, plus startup, checkout, and acceptance testing with customers.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in electrical/mechanical/automation engineering, a technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience, and are willing to relocate near airports. Expect varied locations and a dynamic travel schedule.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel and be away from home on rotation.
• 3+ years in a related field such as electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and able to relocate within proximity to airports.

Responsibilities

• Support data center startups with on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks.
• Lead startup, checkout, and acceptance testing for warehouse fulfillment and manufacturing systems.
• Collaborate with automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate systems on-site.
• Provide clear communication to customers and project teams to keep progress accurate.
• Travel rotations follow a fixed days-on/off schedule (e.g., 5 on/2 off, 10 on/4 off, 14 on/7 off).

Skills

Travel readiness

Strong communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

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

Job description

ProAutomated is seeking a travel-focused field engineer to support automation projects across North America. The role involves on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks, plus startup, checkout, and acceptance testing with customers.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in electrical/mechanical/automation engineering, a technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience, and are willing to relocate near airports. Expect varied locations and a dynamic travel schedule.