Customer Service Analyst

The Timken Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

The Timken Company is seeking a Customer Service Analyst in Houston, TX to support rotating equipment by diagnosing issues, preparing detailed quotes, and managing orders with outside sales and internal engineering teams.

This full-time role emphasizes KPI tracking, timely service delivery, and cross-functional collaboration. A degree in business and ERP experience (Epicor) are valued, with a strong emphasis on communication and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business-related field required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience supporting rotating equipment or power transmission products in customer service, field service, maintenance, or engineering roles
• Strong understanding of rotating equipment failure modes (bearing failure, lubrication, misalignment, imbalance, gear wear)
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, part catalogs, and specification sheets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with customer facing experience
• Skilled in all MS Office products
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably Epicor

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for outside sales, customers and internal stakeholders for rotating equipment issues (gears, bearings, shafts, couplings, gearboxes).
• Manage incoming parts/units, create and manage orders in the EPICOR, and communicate status updates to outside sales.
• Prepare detailed repair estimates and technical quotations; support commercial negotiations as needed.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, quality, and external repair partners to schedule repairs, manage parts sourcing, and ensure successful repair execution.
• Process warranty claims, returns, and repair authorizations; track warranty costs and maintain accurate records.
• Track and report service KPIs (response time, resolution time, first-time-fix rate, warranty trend) and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Data-driven

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in business-related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

What Timken makes possible begins with you.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world- improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Timken Power Systems, Philadelphia Gear brand has a current opening for a Customer Service Analyst specializing in rotating equipment to provide technical support, and quote/order management for industrial gears and gearboxes. This role bridges customers, outside sales, and internal engineering to diagnose failures, scope repairs, prepare technical quotes, and ensure timely, high-quality service delivery

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical contact for outside sales, customers and internal stakeholders for rotating equipment issues (gears, bearings, shafts, couplings, gearboxes).
• Manage incoming parts/units, create and manage orders in the EPICOR, and communicate status updates to outside sales.
• Prepare detailed repair estimates and technical quotations; support commercial negotiations as needed.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, quality, and external repair partners to schedule repairs, manage parts sourcing, and ensure successful repair execution.
• Process warranty claims, returns, and repair authorizations; track warranty costs and maintain accurate records.
• Track and report service KPIs (response time, resolution time, first-time-fix rate, warranty trend) and identify improvement opportunities.

Technical/ Functional Skills:

• Customer-focused with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail and data-driven decision making.
• Time management and ability to prioritize multiple service requests.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ownership of quality outcomes
• Provide timely updates to the salesman regarding status of their inquiries/jobs
• Strong knowledge of customer service process and principles
• Proven work experience as a Customer Service Analyst or similar role.
• Deliver exceptional customer experience

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in business-related field required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience supporting rotating equipment or power transmission products in customer service, field service, maintenance, or engineering roles
• Strong understanding of rotating equipment failure modes (bearing failure, lubrication, misalignment, imbalance, gear wear
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, part catalogs, and specification sheets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with customer facing experience
• Skilled in all MS Office products
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably Epicor

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• A global, diverse environment
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits

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