Inside Technical Representative (Automation Sales & Service)

ATS Corporation; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 49,593 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee incentive bonus program

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401K with employer match

Job summary

A leading automation company in Rolling Meadows is seeking an Inside Technical Representative to provide technical support to field teams and customers. This role involves managing remote support activities and maximizing service offerings, requiring excellent problem-solving skills and over 10 years of experience in automation. Competitive compensation is offered, including a starting salary of $36.00 to $40.00 per hour and various benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in service/project management in the automation industry.
• Ability to work under pressure with strict time constraints.
• Fluent in English, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Service Technicians and Project Managers.
• Manage remote support activities for customer on-call support.
• Coordinate with sales to maximize service offerings.

Skills

Excellent understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and mechanical components

Troubleshooting automation systems

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Time-management skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Overview

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The Inside Technical Representative is responsible for the day-to-day technical support of the front-end and back-end teams, as well as our regional customers in need of remote phone support. This individual will identify upsell opportunities resulting from additional parts requirements, where our service product could add value and via remote support. The Inside Technical Representative will help ensure we drive value-added service solutions throughout the life cycle of our equipment that supports customers’ value drivers.

Essential duties

• Provide support to Service Technicians, Service Solutions Specialist, Project Managers, Operations Manager and Account Managers.
• Participate as subject matter expert (SME) in customer remote support as necessary.
• Manage and coordinate all remote support activities (including resources from other departments) for customer on-call support.
• Provide the technical resource for Basis of Design meetings with Capex, to ensure fluid serviceability.
• Coordinate with project management, sales and account managers to identify proactive solutions to maximize the service offerings and resource utilization. Promote value-added service solutions for customers by utilizing contractors, ATS team members at customer sites, and other appropriate resources.
• Help manage customer escalations and conduct problem-solving exercises to ensure continuous improvement in our regional service capabilities.
• Primary technical resource to support spare parts sales and order execution. (Including assembly of spare parts).
• Primary technical resource for recommended spares price list generation associated with capital equipment purchases.
• Act as the primary technical resource for in-house service projects, including reviewing designs with engineering teams and ensuring all deliverables are complete before shipment to site. Assist in organizing deliverables for changes made onsite.
• Support assembly and kitting efforts related to service projects.
• Provide spare parts inspection as needed to ensure on time delivery (OTD).
• Assist in the training and development of newly hired technicians.
• Help implement and drive KPIs that drive front end success in spares proposal OTD, capture rate and bookings at various customer touchpoints that impact the customer experience.
• Maintain Utilization Targets.
• Maintain accurate service records, job reports, and parts management for overflow spares.
• Support technician forecast scheduling.
• Participate in ATS Business Model (ABM) and Kaizen events.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards, in accordance with corporate and divisional procedures, and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Comply with all ATS Company policies.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Ten (10) + years’ experience in service and/or project management and management in the automation industry.
• An excellent understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and mechanical components, along with the ability to read drawings is essential.
• Experience with troubleshooting automation systems.
• Must be able to work in a multi-disciplined environment, often under pressure and strict time constants. Experience in dealing with customers to resolve problems is required.
• Driven continuous improvement mentality and experience with conducting problem-solving exercises, root cause analysis and success implementation of initiatives.
• Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills with fluency in English both written and oral.
• Possesses excellent time-management skills and is able to co-ordinate multiple projects at a time.
• Resilient, able to remain calm under pressure, self-driven, attentive to detail, consistent, and process driven.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and Power Point, Outlook, etc.
• Travel: Domestic/International up to 50%.

Job specifications

• The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Visual acuity – Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens.
• Hearing ability – Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.
• Working conditions – The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting the manufacturing floor.
• Capable of wearing appropriate related PPE for extended periods of time.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Why you should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving.

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Starting salary for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/hour with overtime pay eligibility, paid time off (PTO), employee incentive bonus program, comprehensive benefits (including health, dental vision and employee assistance program). Work in a fully climate-controlled environment, with a wellness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, annual paid volunteer day off, 401K with employer match and optional employee share purchase program and more!!! 50% travel is required (domestic and international)

A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

ATS is in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants considered are subject to a pre-employment screening.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Our company is not able to provide sponsorship to candidates wanting to work legally in the United States and needing an H1-B Visa.