Field Technical Support Representative

Socket.dev; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

FSA

Life insurance

Parental leave

Holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

HP Inc. is seeking a Field Technical Support Representative to deliver exceptional service for HP Indigo digital presses. This role covers installation, maintenance, and service across assigned accounts, with emphasis on uptime and customer satisfaction.

You will lead on-site installations, perform break-fix activities, and drive system optimization while collaborating with internal teams and customers. Travel and field responsiveness are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in field service, preferably in digital printing or industrial equipment.
• 5–8 years of field service experience.
• Experience supporting HP Indigo presses or similar production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support HP Indigo press installations with site readiness, setup, calibration, and customer acceptance.
• Provide on-site technical support for break-fix activities, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and print quality issues.
• Deliver preventive maintenance and system optimization to maximize press performance, uptime, and customer productivity.
• Act as primary customer interface, managing expectations and maintaining strong relationships.
• Support complex customer environments by delivering tailored solutions and coordinating escalations.
• Utilize proactive monitoring tools and diagnostics to identify and prevent issues before impacting production.

Skills

Customer liaison

Troubleshooting

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification or associate degree

Tools

Diagnostics software

Test equipment

Electromechanical tools

Job description

Field Technical Support Representative

Description -

This role is responsible for delivering exceptional customer support for HP Indigo digital presses by leading installation, maintenance, and service activities across assigned accounts. The Field Service Engineer (FSE) plays a critical role in improving customer satisfaction through proactive service delivery, technical expertise, and effective communication. This position supports pre-installation planning, on-site installation, break-fix activities, and ongoing system optimization, while working closely with customers, internal teams, and technical specialists to ensure consistent press performance and uptime.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support HP Indigo press installations, ensuring proper site readiness, system setup, calibration, and customer acceptance.

• Provide on-site technical support for break-fix activities, including troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and print quality issues to restore equipment to operational status.

• Deliver preventive maintenance and system optimization to maximize press performance, uptime, and customer productivity.

• Act as a primary customer interface, managing expectations, addressing concerns, and maintaining strong customer relationships.

• Support complex customer environments (e.g., high-volume production sites) by delivering tailored solutions and coordinating escalations when required.

• Utilize proactive monitoring tools and diagnostics to identify and prevent potential issues before impacting production.

• Collaborate with technical support teams, product specialists, and management to resolve advanced issues and drive continuous improvement.

• Assist in press upgrades, retrofits, and value pack installations, ensuring proper execution and customer readiness.

• Provide guidance and technical support to third-party service providers and junior engineers when applicable.

• Ensure accurate documentation of service activities, parts usage, and technical findings in accordance with HP processes.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost efficiency, and service quality enhancements within the district.

• Maintain compliance with HP safety standards, environmental policies, and operational procedures.

Education & Experience Recommended

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.

• Typically 5–8 years of experience in field service, preferably in digital printing, offset printing, or industrial equipment support.

• Experience supporting HP Indigo presses or similar high-complexity production equipment strongly preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• Technical certifications in electromechanical systems, electronics, or digital printing technology

• HP Indigo certification (if applicable)

Knowledge & Skills

• HP Indigo press systems and digital print technology

• Troubleshooting (mechanical, electrical, and print/image quality)

• Electromechanical systems and diagnostics

• Color management and print quality optimization

• Preventive maintenance and system calibration

• Field Service Management tools and processes

• Customer relationship management

• Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance

• Process improvement and operational efficiency

• Use of hand tools, test equipment, and diagnostic software

Cross-Org Skills

• Customer-centric mindset

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Results orientation and accountability

• Learning agility and continuous improvement mindset

• Ability to work independently in field environments

• Digital and technical fluency

Impact & Scope

• Impacts customer satisfaction, equipment uptime, and district operational performance

• Provides technical expertise and contributes to team success across service delivery functions

• Supports cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners

Complexity

• Works on complex technical systems and customer environments that require advanced troubleshooting, independent judgment, and decision-making

• Handles escalations and critical customer issues with significant business impact

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs and management direction.

Salary

The pay range for this position is $25 to $38 USD per hour (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Long term/short term disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance

• Generous time off policies, including;

• 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure

• 13 paid holidays

• 15 days paid time off (US benefits overview)

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Job -

Services

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (United States of America)

Travel -

75%

Relocation -

No

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -

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