Remote Coatings & Spray Tech Specialist – Qld

Axalta; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Calm access

Volunteer PTO

Donation matching

EAP

On Track program

Course library

Job summary

Axalta seeks a Remote Support Engineer to join our RSS team in Hawthorn, Melbourne, offering hybrid work options. You will deliver technical support for Rockwell Automation hardware and software, resolving automation challenges across controllers, HMIs, networks, and monitoring technologies.

This role provides growth across diverse industries and applications. You will report to the Team Lead, Remote Support Services, and collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Quality, and other teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in industrial automation products or systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication with a customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customers via phone, chat, and email.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues across controllers, HMIs, and networks.
• Analyze, reproduce, and investigate complex technical problems using tools and test environments.
• Document troubleshooting activities in service tickets with clear customer communication.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Quality, and other teams to resolve issues.
• Contribute to Knowledge-Centered Service with technical articles and best practices.
• Develop product-area expertise and share knowledge through mentoring and training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Mechatronics/EE/CS

Tools

CCNA certification

Job description

Remote Support Engineer

We are seeking a Remote Support Engineer to join our Remote Support Services (RSS) team based in Hawthorn, Melbourne.

In this role, you will provide technical support for Rockwell Automation's hardware and software portfolio, helping customers resolve complex automation challenges across controllers, visualization, industrial networks, condition monitoring, and related technologies. This is an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in industrial automation while supporting customers across a diverse range of industries and applications.

You will report to the Team Lead, Remote Support Services, and work in a hybrid environment.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to customers through phone, chat, and electronic support channels.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving Rockwell Automation's hardware and software products, including controllers, HMI, industrial networks, and related technologies.
• Analyze, reproduce, and investigate complex technical issues using available tools, test environments, and engineering resources.
• Document troubleshooting activities, findings, and resolutions in service tickets while maintaining a high standard of customer communication.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Quality, and other teams to investigate and resolve product issues.
• Contribute to the Knowledge-Centered Service (KCS) process through the creation and maintenance of technical articles, knowledge assets, and best practices.
• Develop technical expertise in assigned product areas and share knowledge through mentoring, training, and team collaboration.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and support quality.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with industrial automation products or systems.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical problems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced technical environment.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Experience with industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• CCNA or equivalent industrial networking certification.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive mindfulness programmes with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
• Company volunteer and donation matching programme – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our On Track program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development