Controls Customer Support Engineer

About Us:

DMW&H is a premier Automated Material Handling Systems Integrator headquartered in Northern NJ. Our employees have recognized us as one of the best places to work in New Jersey for eight continuous years. As a leading automation company, DMW&H specializes in the design, integration, installation, and support of innovative distribution centers material handling systems.

Summary:

As a Customer Support Engineer, you will be focused on the customer service experience by identifying and resolving basic customer issues with DMW&H products, and documenting case resolution. Through internal training and coaching, the Customer Service Engineer will have the ability to troubleshoot computer software, hardware devices, area networks, database platforms, and operating systems in an inbound call center customer service environment. They would strive to resolve all customer systems problems within established time frames, manage customer needs, as well as capture data for strategic decision-making. This position works independently with limited supervision, can coach and review the work of more entry level professionals. Problems faces are sometimes complex.

Reports to: Technical Services Manager

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience supporting customers through a variety of contact channels including chat, email, and phone is preferred.
• One - three years' experience programming/troubleshooting electronic devices including PLC's, VFD's, related automation controls.
• PLC Programming experience, preferably in Allen Bradley ControlLogix, PLC 5, and SLC 500 series PLCs preferred
• Familiarity with software applications interface with real time systems preferred
• Professional verbal and written English communication skills.
• Has the ability to adapt in an evolving fast-paced work environment.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.
• Occasional travel (less than 5%).
• Primarily standard hours with occasional on-call support
• Commitment Required. Able to set and meet goals; sincere care for others; overwhelming desire to win and to be part of a winning team.

Responsibilities:

• Field incoming support requests via telephone and e-mail in a courteous and professional manner.
• Modify PLC and/or software programs as needed for issue resolution or material handling adjustments.
• Ability to prioritize support requests.
• Build rapport and elicit problem details from customers.
• Record, track, and document problem-solving process, including all decisions made, and actions taken, through to final resolution.
• Use remote access tools and diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting.
• Perform fixes as required, including remotely installing and upgrading software, and configuring systems and applications. Test fixes to ensure the problem has been adequately resolved. Perform post-resolution follow-up and document customer acceptance of resolution.
• Capable of managing Technical Billings which includes customer engagement and interaction, costing and P&L analysis, proposal calculation and preparation, delivery, SAP processing, minor project management and billing.
• Capable of evaluating and vetting out new VPN Technologies for both existing and new customer locations. Requires customer IT interfacing and document sharing, setup, testing, and documenting. Potentially involves interaction with Cyber Security Manager for technology approval.
• May be assigned to special projects or required to perform other duties not listed above, which may vary from time to time as determined by management, to meet company needs.

Additional Information:

• Compensation Range: $69,500.00 to $104,200.00 Annually
• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays, Education Assistance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identify Theft Plan.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69, $104,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote