
Technical Support Specialist level 2
- Minneapolis, MN
- $63,000-79,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Customer Support
- Interaction with customers requesting support for unplanned services
- Provide expert advice by defining problem statement and solution path.
- Identify the most suitable service engineer, tools, test equipment and parts for a given problem.
- Employee Support
- Interaction with service engineers remotely or onsite to provide technical advice and support.
- Secure expert advice via 2nd and 3rd level global support structure and monitor the service call until repair service is finished.
- Provide technical training and expertise on products as requested.
- Support projects and retrofits, including RFQ, site surveys, installation and final acceptance as required.
- May provide training
- Product and Department Support
- Implement and introduce new products (e.g. CMM, SFG, PCI) to the field including development of service documentation and training as needed.
- Report on all products and point out possible problems and potential pitfalls of the product.
- Collaborate with R&D and product management on product improvements. Report on all product, field and quality issues.
- Provide technical information and reports that will be used as the basis for technical updates and bulletins on products and product issues.
- Support the Tool Logistic Coordinator in purchasing and calibrating service tooling
- Track and participate in all ISO 9000 procedures and internal audits.
- Bachelor or technical degree in an engineering or related field is preferred. Equivalent experience in Field Service, technical support or engineering accepted.
- Minimum 2+ years of Direct experience in Field Service, technical support or engineering required.
- Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have excellent problem solving skills with the ability to work independently from problem statement to solution.
- Proficient in the use of standard tools including PC, MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required, SAP, SAP-CRM.)
- Requires effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Customer focus to drive customer satisfaction.
- Above average ability in the following skills:
- Problem solving/troubleshooting.
- Self-motivation.
- Time management.
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401k Matching
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Vacation and sick pay
- The list goes on!