Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
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About the Team
ProAutomated is a people-first company where teamwork, adaptability, and humor are part of the job. We are a smaller organization where all leaders have grown into their positions from within, ensuring that your manager has done exactly what they are asking you to do. We hold each other to high standards, accept that none of us are perfect, and push for excellence. You will be surrounded by a team that has your back and knows your name.
About the Role
This role is designed for those who prefer being on the move rather than behind a desk. You will partner with system integrators and manufacturers to ensure automation projects work flawlessly when it matters most. Instead of installing systems yourself, you will support data center startups and lead startup, checkout, and acceptance testing for warehouse fulfillment and manufacturing systems in industries like food and beverage.
You will thrive if you can laugh through flight delays, figure things out on the fly, and find satisfaction in solving complex problems. Your day will involve performing on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks, troubleshooting with automation engineers, and providing clear updates to customers. There is no office to report to; you will be away from home while working, experiencing new cities and tackling unique projects across North America.
Why This Role Exists
We believe in transparency and trust. Our mission is to keep automation projects moving by ensuring everything works seamlessly. We invest in your development through a four-week paid training program designed to prepare technically skilled individuals for the field. We are looking for curious, adaptable problem-solvers who love travel and hands-on work. Whether you are new to the area or a seasoned professional, we want to be your biggest cheerleaders of growth, even if you eventually choose a different path.
Hiring Process
We are opening our 2026 hiring pipeline now for early 2026 onboarding. If you are ready for a career that is challenging, travel-filled, and far from ordinary, apply now to get on our radar. Principals only—recruiters, please do not contact.
Our Culture & Commitment
ProAutomated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel respected and supported. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
On-site
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleSupport data center startups by performing on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks
- check_circleLead startup, checkout, and acceptance testing for warehouse fulfillment and manufacturing systems
- check_circlePartner with automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate systems on-site
- check_circleProvide clear communication and updates to customers and project teams to ensure smooth progress
- check_circleTravel to various locations to work with system integrators and manufacturers on unique projects
- check_circleAdapt to changing plans and solve complex problems in varied environments like construction sites
Requirements
- verifiedAuthorized to work in the U.S.
- verifiedTechnical degree or 3+ years hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering
- verifiedWorking knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking
- verifiedMust live within 50 miles of a major airport
- verifiedPersonal vehicle within 45 days of employment
Nice to Have
Working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking skills.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleFour-week paid training programcheck_circleHealth, dental, and life insurance coveragecheck_circleMatching 401(k) retirement plancheck_circleShort and long term disability optionsPaid vacation and flexible time off after 18 months
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Day-to-day, the Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry at ProAutomated will support data center startups by performing on-site mechanical, electrical, and control checks; lead startup, checkout, and acceptance testing for warehouse fulfillment and manufacturing systems; partner with automation and controls engineers to test, troubleshoot, and validate systems on-site; and provide clear communication and updates to customers and project teams to ensure smooth progress.
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To qualify for the Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry at ProAutomated position, applicants should have: Authorized to work in the U.S.; Technical degree or 3+ years hands-on experience in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering; Working knowledge of electrical systems, programming, and communication networking; Must live within 50 miles of a major airport; and Personal vehicle within 45 days of employment.
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Field Service Engineer - Automation Industry at ProAutomated typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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About ProAutomated
ProAutomated operates within the industrial automation sector, headquartered in Newark, Delaware. The organization specializes in addressing critical staffing gaps for controls engineers, enabling clients to maintain reliable and efficient project completion schedules. By providing access to a dedicated team of full-time field engineers, the company helps businesses manage project pipelines without the stress of engineering shortages or overwhelmed internal teams. This approach allows client organizations to retain their top talent for design and development tasks while ProAutomated handles on-site commissioning and controls startup responsibilities.
The firm serves a diverse range of sectors including materials handling, data centers, food and beverage processing, advanced manufacturing, and the medical industry. Its service portfolio focuses specifically on controls startup and commissioning as well as comprehensive site management. With a track record of completing 15,000 on-site projects and maintaining a 98% return customer success rate, ProAutomated demonstrates the capacity to adapt to fluctuating project demands. The company engages with clients through initial consultations to align skill sets with specific project requirements before deploying matched engineers to the field. This operational model supports clients in scaling their project execution capabilities while ensuring high standards of reliability across their industrial operations.
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