Traveling Field Service Engineer - Automation

ProAutomated Inc.; Garland (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAutomated Inc. is seeking curious, adaptable problem-solvers who love travel and hands-on work. You’ll join a small team and work on site with customers across North America, often away from home as you support automation projects.

Starting salary $60,000-$75,000, depending on location and experience, plus per diem, mileage reimbursement, bonuses, and annual raises. Training is provided to prepare you for field roles in electrical/automation systems.

Qualifications

• Must have a technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience (3+ years) in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.
• Willingness to travel, and ability to work on-site at customer locations across North America.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; comfortable learning new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support data center startups with on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks.
• Lead startup, checkout, and acceptance testing for warehouse and manufacturing systems.
• Collaborate with automation engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate systems on-site.
• Provide clear updates to customers and project teams to keep progress on track.
• Work with flexible travel rotations: 5 on/2 off, 10 on/4 off, or 14 on/7 off.

Skills

Travel mindset

Electrical systems

Programming

Networking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Technical degree or 3+ years hands-on experience (Electrical/Automation)

Job description

ProAutomated Inc. is seeking curious, adaptable problem-solvers who love travel and hands-on work. You’ll join a small team and work on site with customers across North America, often away from home as you support automation projects.

Starting salary $60,000-$75,000, depending on location and experience, plus per diem, mileage reimbursement, bonuses, and annual raises. Training is provided to prepare you for field roles in electrical/automation systems.