Technical Support Specialist

AutoStore™; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

HSA with company contribution

PTO including holidays

401(k) with employer match

Education assistance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

AutoStore is seeking a Technical Support Specialist to provide expert troubleshooting for our partners. Weekend shifts are required, and there is 10–20% travel. You will deliver on-site support at partner sites and at trade shows as needed.

You will also contribute to the knowledge base, lead AutoStore Academy trainings, and collaborate with Sales and R&D to ensure service readiness and outstanding partner satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a hands-on mechanical or electrical technical environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related technical discipline preferred (extensive relevant experience may substitute).
• Willingness and ability to travel 10-20% of the time and work weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to incident, spare part, warranty, delivery quality, and robot repair cases.
• Provide on-site support to partners and at trade shows as needed.
• Attend weekly Technical Support Specialist meetings to stay updated and contribute insights.
• Contribute to the knowledge base with informative troubleshooting articles.
• Lead AutoStore Academy trainings for partners.
• Collaborate with Sales, R&D, and other teams to ensure readiness for service and support.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Customer training

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Robotics

Job description

AutoStore™ holds a simple yet powerful vision: to store and move things for everyone, everywhere. Founded in Norway, we've grown into a global technology company. AutoStore uses advanced software to automate and orchestrate order fulfillment. Our goal is to ensure orders arrive faster than ever, with minimal environmental impact. That’s how we help brands exceed customer expectations.
We have more than 1600 systems in nearly 60 countries, and we grow continuously as a community of employees, partners, customers, suppliers, and connected technologies. Automation should make life easier, and by listening carefully to our community, we innovate to meet the industry’s most complex needs. With AutoStore™, brands gain speed, efficiency, and improved workplaces. And much more floor space.
AutoStore – moving things forward.

The Role:

As a Technical Support Specialist, your key role is to provide technical assistance and support to our partners. You'll be the expert they rely on for troubleshooting and resolving any issues they encounter. Your dedication to proactive problem-solving and ensuring partner satisfaction is essential for maintaining strong relationships and driving success within our partner network.
This is a weekend role with work on Saturdays/Sundays required.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly and effectively to incident cases, spare part cases, warranty cases, delivery quality cases, and robot repair cases.
• Provide on-site support to partners and trade shows as needed, demonstrating proficiency in all AutoStore modules
• Attend and actively participate in weekly Technical Support Specialist TSS/TSS Lead meetings to stay updated and contribute insights
• Proactively meet personal and team key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure efficient support delivery
• Contribute to the knowledge base by writing informative articles to assist partners in troubleshooting and resolving issues
• Serve as an instructor in AutoStore Academy trainings, sharing expertise and best practices with partners
• Maintain a thorough understanding of internal procedures and processes outlined in the Technical Support Specialist Rulebook
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Sales, R&D, and others, to ensure readiness for service and support and provide valuable feedback from the support department
• Foster trusted relationships with partners and key stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and problem resolution
• Actively seek new knowledge
• Apply analytical thinking to break down complex problems
• Understand and can explain the key elements of AutoStore technology and business model
• Make relevant knowledge accessible for others
• Uphold a calm mindset when under pressure and in times of uncertainty
• Work weekend shifts and participate in our on-call rotation.
• Expect to regularly travel 10%-20% of the time

Key Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in a hands-on mechanically or electrically focused technical environment
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related technical discipline preferred (extensive relevant experience may substitute)
• Demonstrated ability to quickly master complex technical systems
• Strong aptitude for both technical problem-solving and customer training
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Willingness and ability to travel 10-20% of the time

We Offer:

AutoStore believes in taking care of employees and is dedicated to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. Join us in our mission to store and move things for everyone, everywhere.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off including 12 holidays, paid exercise time, paid volunteer time, and paid parental leave plans for all new parents
• Retirement 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary profit sharing contribution
• Educational assistance and professional development programs including mentorship/coaching programs with external industry leaders
• Additional benefits include Group Life Insurance, Voluntary Additional Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance programs, and more!

AutoStore is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.