Technical Support Engineer

AVEVA; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex work hours

20 days PTO

Volunteer days

Parental leave

Well-being support

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

AVEVA is seeking a Tech Support Engineer II in Houston, TX and Scottsdale, AZ for a hybrid Full-Time role. You will resolve complex technical issues remotely and on-site, mentor peers, and deliver customer-focused solutions.

Minimum 1–3 years in technical support with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, CS, or related field. SQL, APIs, and scripting are a plus. Minor relocation not provided. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to apply software troubleshooting theories to complex issues.
• Experience owning projects or processes and driving improvements to tools or workflows.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated track record of customer-facing excellence with a service mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Complete onboarding and product ramp-up to build deep familiarity with AVEVA software portfolio and customer environments.
• Own and drive resolution of complex technical issues remotely or on-site as needed.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through knowledge sharing and training.
• Teach customers how to maximize software value through public training classes.
• Analyze support data and trends, communicating insights to account teams and customers to drive proactive solutions.
• Join customer meetings to provide technical advice, guidance, and escalation leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, R&D, and Services teams to improve customer experience.
• Take ownership of projects or processes within the support organization to improve team performance.
• Continuously deepen technical expertise across the AVEVA portfolio.

Skills

Software troubleshooting

Project ownership

Analytical thinking

Customer-facing

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering, Math, CS, Natural Sciences, or related field

Tools

SQL

Scripting

APIs

Web services

Job description

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Salary Range: $56,600.00 - $115,000.00

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.

Job Title: Tech Support Engineer II

Location: Houston, TX and Scottsdale, AZ

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Type: Hybrid* (minimum of 3 days a week in office)

• Due to hybrid requirements, only candidates within a commutable distance (50-mile radius of the posted location) will be considered. Relocation is not provided.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Overview

If you are looking to elevate your career at the intersection of industry, technology, and client-facing excellence, the Technical Support Engineer II role at AVEVA offers a compelling opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

As a member of the Technical Support Team, our mission is to serve our customers with best‑in‑class quality and speed to achieve their business outcomes while developing internal talent for the future of AVEVA. In this role, you will leverage your experience to drive resolution of complex technical challenges for our broad customer base—including Fortune 100 companies—while mentoring peers and contributing to continuous improvement of our support operations.

As a Technical Support Engineer II, you will:

• Complete a structured onboarding and product ramp‑up program to build deep familiarity with our software portfolio, customer environments, and company culture through classroom training, customer interactions, facility visits, and hands‑on experience.
• Own and drive resolution of complex technical issues for customers remotely (phone, email, web) and on‑site as needed, serving as a trusted technical advisor for their environments.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through knowledge sharing, case collaboration, and serving as an internal instructor or job trainer.
• Teach customers how to maximize the value of our software as an instructor for public training classes.
• Analyze customer support data and trends, communicating insights effectively to account teams and customers to drive proactive solutions.
• Join customer meetings alongside other functions (Sales, Product, Services) to provide technical advice, guidance, and escalation leadership.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product, R&D, and Services teams to deliver and continuously improve the customer experience.
• Take ownership of projects or processes within the support organization, identifying and implementing improvements that enhance team performance and customer outcomes.
• Continuously deepen your technical expertise across the AVEVA software portfolio and related industry technologies.

What We're Looking For

• Proven ability to apply software troubleshooting theories, principles, and methodologies to complex issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Experience owning entire projects or processes, including driving improvements to systems, tools, or workflows that positively affect team performance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret support data and communicate findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated track record of customer‑facing excellence, with a service mindset and genuine desire to help people succeed.
• Enthusiasm for technical problem‑solving with attention to detail and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a technical support, customer‑facing technical, or related role.

Nice to Have

• Experience with industrial software, SCADA, data historians, or operational technology (OT) environments.
• Familiarity with SQL, scripting languages, or developer technologies (APIs, web services).
• Additional language skills, specifically Spanish, Portuguese, or French.
• Experience mentoring or training others in a technical environment.

About AVEVA

AVEVA’s comprehensive portfolio enables more than 20,000 industrial enterprises to engineer smarter, operate better, and drive sustainable efficiency. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with over 6,500 employees and 90 offices in over 40 countries. AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability. By connecting the power of information and artificial intelligence with human insight, AVEVA enables teams to use their data to unlock new value. We call this Performance Intelligence (PI).

The AVEVA PI Data Infrastructure is the leading operations data management platform in essential sectors, such as power generation and utilities, water, oil and gas, mining, metals, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, facilities, transportation, food and beverage, and more. Every day, industrial professionals in 146 countries rely on the AVEVA PI Data Infrastructure to improve operational performance, protect health and safety, keep the lights on, and make the world run more smoothly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AVEVA is an equal opportunity employer and is an affirmative action employer. Adhering to our tenets, we are pathfinders, we are honest, and we respect people: our customers, partners, and especially our employees. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and accept applications without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristic, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

USA Benefits include

• Flex work hours, 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service, three paid volunteering days, primary and secondary parental leave, well‑being support, medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

Hybrid working

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on‑site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office‑based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Hiring process

AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting‑edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third‑party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.