Product Support Engineer

Wabtec Corporation; Pretoria; In loco; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Product Support Engineer (PSE) to join our Digital Mine service team in Johannesburg. The role interfaces with Product Management and Engineering to advocate for customer needs, and involves configuring systems, testing operations, and enabling successful deployments.

You will support CAS and DGS products, work across remote, office, and on-site environments, and help deliver ongoing configuration changes and updates while ensuring safety and compliance.

Competenze

• Experience with Linux administration, Microsoft Server, IIS and SQL Server.
• Coding exposure to C, C++, Python, Java, HTML or similar.
• Sound knowledge of current network and communications technology.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, problem solve and manage resolution to technical system issues.
• Able to manage and prioritise simultaneous demands in accordance with agreed key performance objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Customer service focused, with a strong work ethic and ability to work unsupervised.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills and ability to develop effective customer relationships.
• Commitment to working safely and ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures and legislation.

Mansioni

• Configure the system as appropriate to operate according to agreed customer requirements.
• Perform testing / verification of system operation and performance for configured systems.
• Work with services team to ensure successful deployment of new systems.
• Work with customers to deliver ongoing configuration changes to the system, ensuring adherence with customer change management requirements.
• Support firmware, software and configuration updates to ensure the system operates as required.
• Perform services as defined by Service Level Agreements or as part of project execution, remotely, in the office or on site as required.
• Own and provide technical support for our customers and partners to ensure customer satisfaction and successful outcomes.
• Engage with Product Managers to advocate for the customer in terms of quality, functionality and prioritization.

Conoscenze

Linux

Microsoft Server

IIS

SQL Server

C/C++

Python

Java

HTML

Networking

Wiring diagrams

Troubleshooting

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Formazione

IT/Software/Computer Eng Degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Product Support Engineer (PSE)

Job Function: Programs & Services

Business Unit: Wabtec Digital Mine

Reports to: Service Support Manager, Digital Mine

Location: Johannesburg

About the job

Join our Program & Services team at Wabtec Digital Mine, a rapidly growing services function in a Mining Technology business dedicated to delivering world class services to our clients.

PSE’s are a critical interface to customers of the Digital Mine business – they are essential to customers achieving the safety and productivity outcomes needed.

You will work closely with the Product Management and Engineering teams, advocating for the customer in prioritization discussions. You will be an early adopter of new technology, with your feedback helping to shape ongoing development improvements.

How will yo make a difference?

Position Responsibilities

• Configure the system as appropriate to operate according to agreed customer requirements
• Perform testing / verification of system operation and performance for configured systems
• Work with services team to ensure successful deployment of new systems
• Work with customers to deliver ongoing configuration changes to the system, ensuring adherence with customer change management requirements
• Support firmware, software and configuration updates to ensure the system operates as required
• Perform services as defined by Service Level Agreements or as part of project execution, remotely, in the office or on site as required
• Own and provide technical support for our customers and partners to ensure customer satisfaction and successful outcomes
• Engage with Product Managers to advocate for the customer in terms of quality, functionality and prioritization

What we need to know about you?

We are looking for a dedicated and personable Product Support Engineer to provide technical services and product support to customers using products in the Digital Mine portfolio. This includes CAS (Collision Awareness System) and DGS (Drill Guidance System) as well as other products that are added or developed in the future.

Required Skills

• Experience with Linux administration, Microsoft Server, IIS and SQL Server
• Coding exposure to C, C++, Python, Java, HTML or similar
• Sound knowledge of current network and communications technology
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, problem solve and manage resolution to technical system issues
• Able to manage and prioritise simultaneous demands in accordance with agreed key performance objectives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Customer service focused, with a strong work ethic and ability to work unsupervised
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills and ability to develop effective customer relationships
• Commitment to working safely and ensuring compliance with relevant policies, procedures and legislation

Desirable:

• Tertiary degree in IT, software or computer engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in an engineering, IT, communications / networking technology, or other technical position
• Project management / coordination experience
• Industry experience in a mining environment or with mobile fleet equipment
• Experience with the use of helpdesk / ticketing applications

Other Requirements:

• Flexible work hours to accommodate varying time zones
• Occasional travel (including international regions)
• A current driver’s license is required
• On call availability (if required)

Additional Information

Successful candidates will be employed under local employment conditions and must already satisfy local employment/work permit and residency regulations.

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

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