Technical Support Engineer - SME

Job description

Great People make Schneider Electric a great company.

Do you dream of working in a company that is driven by a meaningful purpose and that continuously creates an inclusive environment where you are empowered to do your best and be innovative?

The Role: Technical Support Engineer - SME (Level 1 - SP Tech)

What will you do?

• Provide 1st level of technical support in pre-sales (product selection, application information) and post-sales (product installation, technical characteristics, technical complaints) telephone and electronic (email and chat) to SE customers and partners;
• Responsible for answering incoming communications from customers on all channels (ex: phone, email, chat) and prioritizing customer’s support needs;
• Assure proper escalation to the 2nd level support when necessary or to to Service Team to provide on-site support as required;
• Issue quotations in accordance with customer requests and required standards: cross references, configuration, mix of products in cooperation with countries representatives;
• Provide support to the customers for product replacement, troubleshooting and technical complaints;
• Complete documentation and follow up on all commitments and customer details;
• Actively create/modify knowledge database,review FAQ’s, promote their usage towards the customers (same for video FAQs and download centers)
• Collaborate with Marketing on new product launches;
• Provide relevant product and process training to other team members;
• Ongoing proactive research and learning about new products, technologies and applications;
• Participate in the interaction centre’s continuous improvement process;
• Liaise between customers, After-Sales and Marketing regarding Product Quality Returns.
Internal
• Responsible for back-up (English language where local not covered) of tasks performed in other teams (technical support, generalist, Lead management, etc) when necessary
• Specific product and process related responsibilities:
o Propose FAQ from handled cases (bFO); create/contribute to Video FAQs
o Clarification of information in Company Manuals
o Make information available on the Company public WEB Site and on relevant forums; embed all digital resources in providing service to customers (Federated Search, mySchneider App, MySE etc)
o Participation in new product development process (Beta testing, technical proof reading and technical support documentation); contribute to Product Specifications and provide firmware upgrade assistance
o Be able to collect information needed in case of escalation to L2 (electrical single line&control wiring diagram, complete drive configuration, context and historical etc).
o Assist customer with obtaining log and configuration files through network
o Be able to use commissioning tools in order to obtain configuration
o Be able to provide technical answer by using documentation (User Guide, Programming Manual, Installation Manual)
• Ocasionally provide technical trainings to customers .

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Who would be successful?

·  1. Education:Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Electrical Engineer, ECE, Industrial Engineer or equivalent
2. Experience: Minimum 1 year Technical Support, Sales and/or customer service experience preferred; Previous sales experience an advantage; Previous Call-Centre experience desirable; Have Basic knowledge according to the specialization if needed (Automation, Electrical Distribution LV & MV, Home & Building Automation, Power Quality & Energy Management, UPS Systems)
3. Skills:
Internal
·  • Fluency required in English and the language of the country he/she supports (English fluency is mandatory in case of constant required contact with a Regional Advanced Support Center)
• Working electrical knowledge essential;
• PC skills (Microsoft, Windows, ERPs)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
• Demonstrate a flair & understanding of customer support issues, flexibility and an ability to learn quickly;
• Excellent problem solving abilities, aptitude to understand and explain technical information, interpersonal, communications and time management skills;
• Ability to develop and maintain customer rapport;

4. Location: Amenable to work in Rosario, Cavite

What’s in it for me?

· Global family leave

· Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents

· Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership

· Flexible work arrangement

…and more!

Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

€25.7bn global revenue

137 000+ employees in 100+ countries

45% of revenue from IoT

5% of revenue devoted for R&D

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