Technical Support Engineer

aveva; United States; Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AVEVA is seeking a Tech Support Engineer II for a hybrid role based in Houston, TX and Scottsdale, AZ. The position offers a salary range of $56,600.00 to $115,000.00 and requires a 3-day in-office schedule within a 50-mile radius. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

The role involves resolving complex technical issues, mentoring peers, and delivering customer-focused support while growing technical expertise across AVEVA’s portfolio.

Qualifications

• 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 or customer-facing technical role.
• Proven ability to apply software troubleshooting theories and methodologies to complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive resolution of complex technical issues remotely and on-site as needed.
• Mentor junior team members through knowledge sharing and case collaboration.
• Teach customers how to maximize software value through public training classes.
• Analyze support data and trends to drive proactive solutions.
• Join customer meetings to provide technical advice and escalation leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, R&D, and Services to improve the customer experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Customer-facing

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Scripting

APIs

Web services

SCADA (Nice to have)

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 util