Traveling Field Service Engineer – Automation

ProAutomated Inc; Orland Park (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

Job summary

ProAutomated Inc is seeking travel-ready automation engineers for field deployment across North America. You’ll support data center startups, lead startup and acceptance testing, and partner with engineers to validate systems on-site. Expect heavy travel, on-site work, and growth opportunities with a four-week paid training program.

We offer relocation assistance, per diem, mileage reimbursement, and a supportive team that values each person by name.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering is required.
• Strong adaptability and communication skills are essential.

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 updates to customers and project teams to keep progress transparent.
• Travel rotations follow a days on/off schedule: 5 on - 2 off, 10 on – 4 off, or 14 on – 7 off.

Skills

Electrical systems

Programming

Networking

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience (3+ years) in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering

Job description

ProAutomated Inc is seeking travel-ready automation engineers for field deployment across North America. You’ll support data center startups, lead startup and acceptance testing, and partner with engineers to validate systems on-site. Expect heavy travel, on-site work, and growth opportunities with a four-week paid training program.

We offer relocation assistance, per diem, mileage reimbursement, and a supportive team that values each person by name.