Help Desk Support Technician (Not an IT role) 

Salary:  $62,000 – $75,000 per year

  • Answers service calls on the service help desk.
  • Reviews blueprints and observes layout of machine in manufacturer’s plant to become familiar with machine operation and plant processes.
  • Consults with Braun administration to resolve problems of machine design to avoid installation problems in customer’s establishment.
  • Trains customer’s personnel and management in the operation of, adjusting, maintaining and repairing equipment by means of hands-on instruction and review of operations and maintenance manuals.
  • Consults with customer about deviations of machine operation from original specifications and explains reasons for changes. Needs to enforce OEM parts and recommended proper maintenance and operation of equipment.
  • Supports incoming phone calls from customers, distributors, field service and regional sales managers.
  • Takes multiple pieces of information and puts them together to craft a solution.
  • Diagnoses and resolves complex problems to the equipment/system.
  • Lends technical assistance to customers, Regional Sales Managers, Inside Sales and Engineering.
  • Have knowledge of the customer base in his/her home territory and proactively visit sites to strengthen Braun’s presence and relationship.
  • Ability to propose and close service contracts and generate machine parts sales.
  • Create estimates for service work.
  • Issue invoices for billable service work through the current ERP system.
  • Schedules service technicians and makes travel arrangements in the absence of the Field Service Coordinator.
  • Follows all safety regulations, in manufacturer’s plant and customer’s establishment, and reports violations to immediate supervisor.
  • Employee could work unusual hours or extra hours to complete particular assignments.
  • Other duties and special projects, as assigned.

 Qualification:

  • Prefer Associates degree in Engineering, other specialized vocational training or equivalent experience and a minimum of six months direct experience in the electrical and mechanical assembly of Braun machines
  • Ability to understand blueprints/diagrams or schematics
  • Ability to use testing equipment and possess basic hand tools
  • Ability to interact with customers in a professional and diplomatic manner
  • Must be computer savvy