Technical Support Engineer, Distributed Infrastructure (D-IT)

Eaton; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Eaton is looking for a Technical Support Engineer in Woodridge, Illinois, to provide expert support for power and connectivity-related equipment. This role involves troubleshooting and resolving technical issues for various products including UPS systems and network switches.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in the electrical industry. Strong communication and time management skills are essential, along with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

The expected annual salary range is between $69,000 and $101,000, reflecting market standards and candidate qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of hands-on electrical industry experience.
• Ability to communicate product value propositions effectively.
• Possess excellent organization skills and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-sales technical support for a range of products.
• Document service request activities and troubleshooting steps.
• Assist the team in improving business processes.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Strong communication skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Tools

Multimeter

Network sniffer

Job description

What You’ll Do

The Technical Support Engineer provides expert support for power and connectivity-related equipment, including charging solutions, UPS systems, digital signage solutions, network switches, racks, and cooling solutions. This role involves assisting customers with troubleshooting, diagnosis, and application assistance via phone, email, and chat.

Technical support ranges from basic routine issues to moderately complex problems requiring long‑term troubleshooting and follow‑up. The engineer must follow troubleshooting steps, reference published materials, consult secondary sources, or seek assistance from senior staff. Detailed records of inquiries, complaints, and actions taken must be maintained using various technologies. Technical aptitude is essential.

In This Function You Will

• Provide post‑sales technical support, troubleshooting, investigating, and resolving technical problems during and after product installation on a wide range of power protection and data center products.
• Accurately document service request activities and troubleshooting steps.
• Effectively communicate product value propositions and line strategies.
• Assist the team in improving business processes and electronic tools.
• Serve on special teams and work on projects to enhance team performance and customer satisfaction.
• Help the team meet or exceed metrics and accomplish complex tasks using a variety of resources.
• Leverage information to provide professional customer support.
• Work rotational 8‑hour shifts between the hours of 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum one (1) year of hands‑on electrical industry experience.
• Relocation assistance is not available; candidates must currently reside within a 50‑mile radius of Woodridge, IL.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This includes CPT, OPT, STEM OPT plans, F‑1 to H‑1B, H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN status, I‑485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with test equipment (multimeter, ammeter, network sniffer, etc.).
• Knowledge or experience using Linux operating systems.
• Prior customer‑facing experience.

Position Criteria

• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Possess excellent time management and organization skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Strong professional presence.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $69,000 - $101,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only; actual salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, and market considerations.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.