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Technical Support Specialist, Solar PV and Storage, Tier 2
Rocklin, CA, Hybrid
LOCATION AND WORK MODEL
This position is hybrid and based at our Rocklin, California headquarters. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Rocklin.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Technical Support Specialist provides the highest quality of customer support through SMA’s second level Contact Center. This role responds to incoming calls and emails, resolves complex technical issues for installers and customers in the field, mentors fellow specialists, and supports other departments. The role resolves complex technical support issues across at least two SMA product groups.
PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains the technical support hotline, using communication and advanced troubleshooting skills to support users, installers, and customers of SMA.
Provides second level technical support across two or more product groups.
Serves as a technical subject matter expert on two or more product groups, handling escalated and complex technical calls from SMA customers.
Creates documentation for publication in document and web based media, describing complex technical issues and solutions, and prepares technical field reports.
Monitors discussions between Engineering, Quality, and Advanced Service teams through internal quality systems, and shares knowledge with the broader team in real time.
Mentors other specialists on SMA’s product line and consults on complex support cases to help resolve them.
Balances these responsibilities while resolving customer issues within the performance range of the team.
Understands end to end business processes to support successful customer case handling.
Other duties may be assigned or required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A four year technical degree, or 2 to 3 years of experience in technical support, electrical, or electronic work.
Experience in the design, implementation, or technical support of complex electro mechanical systems.
Experience troubleshooting solar PV systems.
Knowledge of solar PV installation, system design, or inspection.
Knowledge of basic electrical theory.
Ability to communicate with customers by phone while taking detailed notes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
Strong customer focus and a service oriented attitude.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
Ability to analyze and solve problems, work under time pressure, and manage multiple projects in parallel, both independently and as part of a team.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in electrical, electronic, or network communications.
Prior experience in the solar or energy…