Traveling Field Service Engineer - Automation & Installations

ProAutomated Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem meals

Mileage reimbursement

Utilization bonuses

Weekend bonuses

Job summary

ProAutomated Inc. is seeking a field engineering professional to support automation startup projects across North America. This role involves on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks, partnering with system integrators and manufacturers to ensure flawless operation when it matters most.

You will travel regularly, typically on rotation, with a focus on safety, communication, and delivering reliable startup results. A technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience is required.

Qualifications

• Must live within 50 miles of a major airport (relocation assistance available).
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience (3+ years) in a related field such as electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.

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 in industries like food and beverage.
• 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.
• Typical travel rotations follow a days on - off schedule: 5 on - 2 off , 10 on – 4 off , or 14 on – 7 off .
• Work with various customers, getting invaluable real world experience with massive companies, but with the ProAutomated team supporting you.

Skills

Electrical systems

Programming

Networking skills

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Technical degree or hands-on experience

Job description

ProAutomated Inc. is seeking a field engineering professional to support automation startup projects across North America. This role involves on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks, partnering with system integrators and manufacturers to ensure flawless operation when it matters most.

You will travel regularly, typically on rotation, with a focus on safety, communication, and delivering reliable startup results. A technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience is required.