Sr. Technical Support Associate

Job Req ID: 24325

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
 

Job Summary:

Support Supermicro Global Service Installation Team and help build a world class service organization. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends as required in completion of equipment installation in a data center work environment. Provide racking & stacking, copper/fibre cabling of server and network equipment. To provide technical support for installed equipment pertaining to hardware and software functionalities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):
• Knowledge of rack elevations / cable mapping for the installation for customer solution projects.
• Assist / support the deployment of server, storage, and networking equipment.
• Perform physical installation, rack and stack, cabling, and networking of data center hardware.
• Coordinate with the engineering team to ensure seamless integration of hardware solutions.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure proper hardware deployment according to specifications.
• Conduct quality checks and test system functionality post-installation.
• Provide frontline technical support to end-users via phone, email, and ticketing system.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network-related issues.
• Escalate complex problems to higher-level support teams when necessary.
• Be willing to travel up to 50% of the time to customer installations or troubleshooting customer issues at customers data centers by air or ground transportation.

Please note that this position requires regular in-office attendance. The successful candidate is expected to be present in the office during standard working hours as determined by the company. In-office collaboration and participation in team meetings, training sessions, and other on-site activities are essential aspects of this role. Candidates should consider the commuting distance and be prepared to fulfill their responsibilities in the designated office location.

Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience in servicing complex X86 systems and components.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering 
• Or an Associate’s degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, or equivalent discipline, plus equivalent years of relevant experience, preferably in the servicing of X86 systems and components.
• 8 years of experience in servicing complex X86 systems and components.
• Minimum two years of experience with Customer Support.
• Demonstrated hardware system diagnostics skills, as well as a good understanding of how BIOS, drivers, and application loads can cause system issues.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions as necessary.
• Ability to work in a challenging, dynamic, and fast-paced environment. Must be solution-oriented, a team player with the ability to identify and escalate issues in a timely manner, and be proactive in driving solutions.
• Working knowledge of MS Suites with emphasis of Excel, PowerPoint & Project.
• Candidate must have an ability to participate in multiple cross-functional projects concurrently in a rapidly changing environment, within established timelines and have a demonstrated ability to learn and embrace new and changing technologies.
• Emphasize on break / fix and onsite Customer Service.
• Experience in communicating with internal and external customers to explain total solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Enterprise grade server hardware.
• Must be punctual and detail oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, project management skills, solid time management skills.
• The candidate needs to have strong technical communication skills to lead investigations with engineers of multiple disciplines.
• Preferred certification in Windows, Linux and network protocols. 
• Must have valid license and reliable automobile

Salary Range

$70,000 - $100,000 

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to o