Traveling Field Service Engineer (Automation)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem for meals

Mileage reimbursement

Utilization bonuses

Weekend bonuses

Health, dental, life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Flexible time off after 18 months

Job summary

ProAutomated seeks curious, adaptable problem-solvers for field roles that travel across North America. The four-week paid training builds electrical, programming, and networking foundations before field deployment.

You will support data center startups, lead testing for warehouse and manufacturing systems, and collaborate with engineers on-site, with rotation schedules that put travel at the forefront of the job.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.
• Technical degree or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and networking.

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 and validate systems on-site.
• Provide clear communication and updates to customers and project teams.
• Travel rotations on a 5 on–2 off, 10 on–4 off, or 14 on–7 off schedule, with different locations for each project.

Skills

Electrical systems

Programming basics

Networking basics

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

Technical degree or 3+ years hands‑on experience

Job description

ProAutomated seeks curious, adaptable problem-solvers for field roles that travel across North America. The four-week paid training builds electrical, programming, and networking foundations before field deployment.

You will support data center startups, lead testing for warehouse and manufacturing systems, and collaborate with engineers on-site, with rotation schedules that put travel at the forefront of the job.