Technical Support Representative I

This position is responsible for providing remote technical support to internal and external customers concerning fundamental mechanical, electronic, and operational aspects of machines.  Assists with developing and maintaining technical documentation. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned:

• Provide general technical assistance to internal and external customers by diagnosing and resolving a broad range of unique and complex mechanical, electronic, and application issues as they exist on Multivac products.
• Collaborate with Technical Lead and other colleagues to develop a product knowledge base and troubleshooting techniques.
•  Provide technical documentation to internal and external customers as necessary.
• Identify and assist with the resolution of quality-related issues to international headquarters.
• Assist Controls Technician with programming of electronic spare parts and produce solutions to unique challenges which interfere with parts shipping deadline.
• Periodically travel to participate in training, machine acceptance testing, assessments of customer applications, and complex Field Service matters at customer sites.

• Perform other tasks as needed in support of internal and external customers.

Education/Experience: 

Associate’s degree in technical discipline and two years related experience in field service or manufacturing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge Required:

Working knowledge of mechanical, electronic, and operational aspects of machines.  Solid understanding of induction and servo motors, drives, and controllers. Basic knowledge of various low-voltage switches, sensors, and transducers as well electro-pneumatics and vacuum principles.  Modular PLC experience preferred.

Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical documentation, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to interpret and understand machine schematics and general overall machine CAD and layout schematics.