Travel‑Ready Field Service Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

Matching 401(k)

Paid vacation

Flexible time off after 18 months

Job summary

ProAutomated is seeking curious, travel-loving problem-solvers for field-based roles across North America. You will join a team that values transparency, hands-on learning, and real-time problem solving, with a four-week paid training program to build foundations in electrical systems, programming, and networking.

Work involves data center startups, on-site testing, and collaboration with system integrators.

Qualifications

• Basic foundation in electrical systems, programming, and communication networking.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in related field such as electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.
• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience in a related field.

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 their systems on-site.
• Provide clear communication and updates to customers and project teams to keep progress smooth and accurate.
• Travel rotations follow a days on/off schedule: 5 on - 2 off, 10 on - 4 off, or 14 on - 7 off.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Hands-on

Education

Technical degree in electrical/mechanical/automation engineering

Tools

Electrical systems

Programming

Communication networking

Job description

ProAutomated is seeking curious, travel-loving problem-solvers for field-based roles across North America. You will join a team that values transparency, hands-on learning, and real-time problem solving, with a four-week paid training program to build foundations in electrical systems, programming, and networking.

Work involves data center startups, on-site testing, and collaboration with system integrators.