Technical Support Electrical Engineer
Position Summary
The Technical Support Engineer is responsible for providing technical support to the sales team by interpreting and analyzing customer inquiries to ensure customer needs are met. The TSE is also responsible for research and development of test equipment, repair products, processes, and procedures. The TSE will serve as a resource for customers, inside and outside sales, and business development staff. The Technical Support Engineer is a natural problem solver who enjoys interacting with people from varied backgrounds. We are seeking a candidate who can learn technical issues quickly and communicate with end users with patience.
Responsibilities:
Technical Support Engineer primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Provide technical (phone, email, and internet support) knowledge and troubleshooting support to customers
Responsible for handling technical inquiries including all requests for modifications of standard product and retrofits.
Recognize and escalate calls to managers as appropriate.
Identify and help customers order parts as deemed necessary through troubleshooting.
Analyze and modify current testing/repair techniques to ensure a quality and proficient work process
Design new test equipment as well as modify current test equipment
Enter and maintain support call information in tech ticket system for all technical support inquiries.
Research and documentation of technical problems and solutions using our knowledge base, ICARUS.
Create a working document to report and record customer issues and implement solutions.
Identify and qualify product failures (warranty) and resolve them.
Accurately document repair reports for customer viewing when necessary.
Develop troubleshooting, testing and procedural documentation to be used internally as well as for customers.
Help organize and maintain a technical library
Work as a team with sales staff and other departments to ensure the best possible customer service.
Ensure that engineering and technical support is provided with accuracy, quality, and timeliness in order to meet customer needs and business goals
Support marketing team to develop sales tools such as brochures, articles, social media posts etc.
Execute required testing for troubleshooting and diagnostic proposes.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Present and demonstrate products, services, and technologies in person and online (video).
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or electronics related field or a combination of experience and education
Experience with power electronics, control systems, CNC and other industrial machinery preferred
Customer service or support experience preferred
A minimum of 2 years experience in electronic repair and troubleshooting; some field service experience recommended
Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment
Must be able to read diagrams and schematics
Ability to recognize defective electronic components from drawings and schematics
Knowledge and operational skills in electronics combined with competency in computer software applications
Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills are essential for our team environment
Knowledge of Windows, Excel, and Word is required
Ability to work in a team environment
Speak, read, and write English specific to the nature of the work
Key Performance Metrics
Improves customer satisfaction as measured by tech support ticket resolution
Drives high levels of remote issue resolution (avoids warranty repair and exchange)
Provide regular input into knowledge-based tools
Performs complete and accurate data entry in call handling systems
Development of repair products, test equipment, processes, and procedures
Provide product and process improvement recommendations to the business unit within department guidelines
Position Info:
Full Time: Monday – Friday, on call and Saturdays may be necessary during peak business times
Competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package, which includes; medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, 401(k) options, and PTO (paid time off)
Job progression: Technical Support Engineer I, II, III; Lead Technical Support Engineer; Engineering Manager; Other possible positions: Training/R&D Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Repair Group Manager