Technical Support Engineer - SOLiD EMEA - UK based

SOLiD EMEA; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLiD EMEA is seeking a Technical Support Engineer (EMEA) based in Reading, UK, with flexibility for remote work where appropriate. The role focuses on technical customer support, product configuration, system deployment, fault diagnosis and training across SOLiD Technologies offerings.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual (English & French), comfortable in a customer-facing role, and able to travel within the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.

Qualifications

• Able to hold technical discussions in English and French.
• Legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Strong understanding of RF principles and cellular networks.
• Willingness to develop knowledge in Open RAN and related tech.
• Excellent communication and timekeeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with customer support requests via email and ticketing system.
• Manage and escalate technical cases; provide first-line remote and on-site support.
• Monitor the EMEA support email mailbox and coordinate with HQ teams.
• Support RMA activities and assist with remote hardware diagnostics.
• Deliver and assist in technical training sessions for customers.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

RF engineering knowledge

Telecommunications

Customer-facing communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Telecommunications / Electronic Engineering / RF Engineering / Networking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Technical Support Engineer (EMEA)

Location: Office-based in Reading, UK, with flexibility for remote working where appropriate.

Contract Type: Permanent (PAYE)

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm.

Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus company benefits.

Languages: Fluency in both English and French is highly desirable. Candidates should be confident communicating professionally in both languages, spoken and written.

Summary

Reporting to the EMEA Engineering Manager, the appointed candidate will join SOLiD Telecommunications in a technical support and engineering role. This role will focus on delivering world‑class technical customer support, product configuration, system deployment, fault diagnosis, and training across the SOLiD Technologies portfolio.

The successful candidate would ideally be bilingual in English and French. The candidate will support customers and strategic partners with technical enquiries, initially under the guidance of experienced engineering colleagues, with the expectation that their responsibilities and technical ownership will quickly develop as their knowledge and confidence increase.

The candidate will be expected to work mainly in an office environment but will occasionally be asked to work from a customer location in a technical support capacity. This may involve travel within the United Kingdom, Ireland and mainland Europe. Travel to the Middle East and Africa may be required, with proportionate notice and justification.

The successful candidate should have a keen interest in telecommunications, radio‑frequency (RF) engineering and mobile network technologies. Prior, cemented understanding of RF principles, mobile telephony, radio access technologies, distributed antenna networks, structured cabling, optical fibre, antenna design and public safety systems is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical aptitude, a willingness to learn and the ability to apply engineering principles in a customer‑facing environment.

Main Role Responsibilities

• Assist in customer support requests via email and through a tailored ticketing system.
• Assist with assigning, tracking and resolving technical cases, escalating where appropriate.
• Provide first‑line technical support for remote and local troubleshooting requests.
• Take responsibility for monitoring and daily management of the EMEA support email mailbox.
• Support customer equipment RMA activities via SOLiD’s online portal.
• Escalate any technical support requests to HQ technical support and R&D teams, as appropriate.
• Assist with approved remote and local troubleshooting and hardware diagnostic activities.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of technical training sessions for customers, including live demonstrations where appropriate.
• Support the design and production of system solutions, including assisting with system schematics and technical documentation.
• Assist with the review of customer‑produced design proposals, helping to ensure the SOLiD portfolio is correctly utilised.

Baseline Required Knowledge/Skillset

• Able to hold technical discussions in both English and French.
• Have the legal right to work within the UK without sponsorship.
• Excellent understanding of RF principles, cellular network architecture, mobile telephony services, and 2G/3G/4G/5G radio access technologies (GSM, UMTS, LTE and NR).
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop knowledge of active digital DAS, Off‑Air Repeater, and Open RAN technologies.
• Excellent theoretical understanding of 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Generation radio networks and architectures, with the ability and motivation to develop practical work and deepen technical knowledge.
• Awareness of optical fibre, structured cabling, and general telecommunications infrastructure would be beneficial.
• Good communication skills and confidence in engaging with customers, partners, and internal technical teams.
• Ability to share knowledge coherently and to guide customers and colleagues alike.
• Professional approach, including good communication, presentation, and timekeeping skills.
• Self‑disciplined and highly motivated, with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Self‑disciplined in research and theoretical studies, gaining knowledge that will enhance effectiveness in the role.
• Educated to degree standard in telecommunications, electronic engineering, RF engineering, networking, or another relevant technical discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent technical aptitude.

General Abilities Include

• Must be able to achieve a UK security clearance or airport airside pass application
• (employment history, criminal records check)
• Must be prepared to work outside standard business hours (as required).
• Must be available to work away from home and travel as required.
• Must be prepared to work within the EMEA region given proportional notice.
• Have the ability to adhere to health and safety requirements.
• Able to work from a fixed or remote location as required.
• Ability to adhere to timescales with little support from management.
• Ability to take instruction and constructive criticism from peers.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel/Word/Visio/Outlook/PowerPoint).
• Full UK driving licence. Preferably clean.
• Ensure HSQE is maintained throughout all aspects of the role.