Service Engineer

Supermicro; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Service Engineer to perform fieldwork at customer sites and resolve server system issues. You will be part of the Global Service Team, supporting post-sales service and contributing to a world-class field engineering organization.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE (or an equivalent) and 3+ years of experience servicing X86 servers, with strong hardware diagnostics and communication skills. Travel up to 25% and on-site work are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred
• 3+ years of experience servicing complex X86 systems and parts
• Associate degree in electrical technology or equivalent military experience is acceptable
• Experience in Windows and Linux environments is a plus
• Hands-on server hardware troubleshooting and on-site customer service experience

Responsibilities

• On-site and remote troubleshooting of Supermicro equipment in enterprise environments
• Provide second-line support to resellers and distributors
• Travel to customer sites to diagnose and resolve issues up to 25% of the time
• Mentor junior service engineers and contribute to training materials
• Produce useful fault triage information and reports

Skills

Server diagnostics

Technical communication

Time management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor in CS/CE/EE

Assoc. degree in electrical tech

Tools

Windows

Linux

BIOS & drivers

Job description

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Location: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

This is a full-time position within the Supermicro Global Service Team: Sterling, VA. Supermicro is seeking a Service Engineer that will be responsible for fieldwork at customer sites to resolve and repair server systems. The Service Engineer is a critical part of post-sales support and needs to demonstrate exceptional technical aptitude in working with server products in addition to excellent interpersonal skills. It requires the ability to Support our Global Service network and help build a world-class field engineering organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):

• On-site and remote troubleshooting and resolving complex technical problems on Supermicro equipment in an enterprise environment
• Drive customer satisfaction through service excellence by leading preventive maintenance actions, managing repair/parts cycle times
• Ensure escalation situations are managed and corrected quickly and professionally
• Provide 2nd line support to the reseller/distributors in all aspects of customer support
• Have a very high level of enterprise solution product knowledge
• Work with Technical Account Manager, Service Manager, and Product Manager to define service programs
• Provide and contribute information such as fault triage and training materials
• Run tests and simulations at our facility to assist with problem-solving
• Travel to the field to train and or resolve customer issues
• Train new service engineers
• Able to work under Technical Account Manager direction and take ownership of customer base
• Demonstrate ability to be self-sufficient in the field
• Able to defuse challenging situations
• Manage time effectively; prioritize and make good business judgments and decisions concerning efficiency, and effectiveness while meeting daily service expectations
• Determines requirements and/or root cause of technical issues by working with customers
• Resolves problems by clarifying issues; researching and exploring answers and alternative solutions; implementing solutions; escalating unresolved problems
• The ability to produce meaningful reports and metrics is a plus
• Ability to work flexible hours and/or flexible shifts including weekends and holidays if needed
• Travel is required (up to 25%)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering preferred
• 3+ years of experience in servicing complex X86 systems and parts
• Will consider Associates Degree in electrical technology, electronics, or equivalent military experience
• Work experience in a large enterprise or certification in Windows and Linux environments is a plus
• Emphasize break/fix experience and on-site customer service experience
• Hands-on experience with servers (Supermicro, EMC, DELL, HP)
• The successful candidate needs to have solid hardware system diagnostics skills, as well as a good understanding of how BIOS, drivers, and application loads can cause system issues
• The candidate needs to have strong technical communication skills to lead investigations with engineers of multiple disciplines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, project management skills, solid time management skills
• Candidate must have an ability to participate in multiple cross-functional projects concurrently in a rapidly changing environment, within established timelines and have a demonstrated ability to learn and embrace new and changing technologies
• Must possess an excellent ability to create plans and follow up on planned actions
• Ability to work in a challenging, dynamic, and fast-paced environment. Must be solution-oriented, a team player with the ability to identify and
• Must be solution-oriented, a team player with the ability to identify and
• Individuals must be able to work effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Full professional proficiency in English (read/write/speak)
• Must be punctual and detail-oriented
• Familiarity with Linux is a plus

Salary Range

$60,000 - $110,000

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.