Travel-Ready Field Service Engineer (Automation)

ProAutomated Inc; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Mileage reimbursement

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

ProAutomated Inc is seeking travel-ready field engineers to support data center startups and integration projects across North America.

You’ll perform on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks; lead startup, checkout, and acceptance testing for warehouse and manufacturing systems; and collaborate with automation engineers to ensure flawless deployments.

This role includes paid training, per diem, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.
• 3+ years of related field experience.

Responsibilities

• Support data center startups with on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks.
• Lead startup, checkout, and acceptance testing for warehouse and manufacturing systems.
• Partner with automation engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate on-site systems.
• Provide clear updates to customers and project teams on progress and issues.
• Travel rotations follow 5 on-2 off, 10 on-4 off, or 14 on-7 off schedules.

Skills

Travel readiness

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Job description

ProAutomated Inc is seeking travel-ready field engineers to support data center startups and integration projects across North America.

You’ll perform on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks; lead startup, checkout, and acceptance testing for warehouse and manufacturing systems; and collaborate with automation engineers to ensure flawless deployments.

This role includes paid training, per diem, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement.