Field Support Specialist

AutoStore™; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA with company contribution

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

AutoStore is seeking a Field Support Specialist to deliver in-field technical assistance and proactive problem solving for partners and customers. You will perform on-site interventions, troubleshooting, installations, and upgrades, while maintaining strong relationships across the AutoStore network.

Travel up to 80% is required. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in field support in mechanical/electrical settings, strong communication skills, and the ability to quickly master complex systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a hands-on mechanically or electrically focused field support role.
• Ability to quickly master complex technical systems.
• Strong aptitude for technical problem-solving and customer training.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of Analytics Tools for KPI Tracking.
• Experience with Field management/CRM tools – SFDC a preference.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related technical discipline preferred (extensive relevant experience may substitute).

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and effectively to cases, including incident investigations and proactive site interventions.
• Provide on-site support to partners and customers at events and installations.
• Perform on-site installations, commissioning, upgrades and quality investigations.
• Attend internal account meetings to provide insights and status updates.
• Meet KPIs to ensure efficient support delivery.
• Contribute to the knowledge base with troubleshooting articles.
• Support AutoStore Academy training and share best practices.
• Assist regional repair/depot facilities with system repairs and parts quality reviews.
• Understand internal procedures from the Service and Support Specialist Rulebook.
• Collaborate with technical and commercial teams to ensure service readiness.

Skills

Field support

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Customer training

Communication

CRM tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Robotics or related

Tools

SFDC

Job description

AutoStore™ holds a simple yet powerful vision: to store and move things for everyone, everywhere. Founded in Norway, we’ve grown into a global technology company. AutoStore uses advanced software to automate and orchestrate order fulfillment. Our goal is to ensure orders arrive faster than ever, with minimal environmental impact. That’s how we help brands exceed customer expectations.

We have more than 1600 systems in nearly 60 countries, and we grow continuously as a community of employees, partners, customers, suppliers, and connected technologies. Automation should make life easier, and by listening carefully to our community, we innovate to meet the industry’s most complex needs. With AutoStore™, brands gain speed, efficiency, and improved workplaces. And much more floor space.

AutoStore – moving things forward.

The Role:

As a Field Support Specialist, your role is to provide in-field technical assistance and support to our partners and customers. You’ll be the expert they rely on for in-field interventions, troubleshooting and execution of corrective actions. Your dedication to proactive problem solving and ensuring partner/customer satisfaction is essential for maintaining strong relationships and driving success across the network of AutoStore installations.

Travel for this role is up to 80%.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly and effectively to assigned cases (incident investigations/cases and reactive support requests, completing corrective measures, proactive on-site interventions and priority site support.
• Provide on-site support to partners and trade shows as needed, demonstrating proficiency in all AutoStore modules.
• Provide on-site planned interventions (Installation and commissioning partner support, system upgrades and quality investigations), escalated support for Partners when identified
• Attend and actively participate in all internal account related meetings, to stay updated and contribute insights
• Proactively meet personal and team key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure efficient support delivery
• Contribute to the knowledge base by writing informative articles to assist partners in troubleshooting and resolving issues
• Support AutoStore Academy training, sharing expertise and best practices with partners
• Support regional repair/depot facility regarding system repairs, refurbishments and spare parts quality review.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of internal procedures and processes outlined in the Service and Support Specialist Rulebook
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including technical support, Technical account management, Commercial, R&D, and others, to ensure readiness for service and support and provide valuable feedback from the support department.
• Foster trusted relationships with partners and key stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and problem resolution
• Apply analytical thinking to break down complex problems
• Understand and can explain the key elements of AutoStore technology and business model
• Uphold a calm mindset when under pressure and in times of uncertainty
• Participation in the on-call support Rota, as required.
• Up to 80% travel, often requiring overnight and multi-day trips.
• Experience with CRM, documenting field activities (e.g. Service reports, parts consumption)

Key Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a hands-on mechanically or electrically focused field support role
• Demonstrated ability to quickly master complex technical systems
• Strong aptitude for both technical problem-solving and customer training
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of Analytical Tools for KPI Tracking
• Experience of Field management/CRM tools – SFDC a preference.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% of the time
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related technical discipline preferred (extensive relevant experience may substitute)

We Offer:

AutoStore believes in taking care of employees and is dedicated to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. Join us in our mission to store and move things for everyone, everywhere.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off including 12 holidays, paid exercise time, paid volunteer time, and paid parental leave plans for all new parents
• Retirement 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary profit sharing contribution
• Educational assistance and professional development programs including mentorship/coaching programs with external industry leaders
• Additional benefits include Group Life Insurance, Voluntary Additional Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance programs, and more!

AutoStore is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.