Technical Support Specialist - Software

The Technical Support Specialist- Software Integration provides technical support to Customers, Partners and the Field Service Team to drive complete resolution of first responder and moderately complex issues, along with providing Part Identification assistance. He or she is expected to quickly address all incoming inquires delivering timely "service by phone" while delivering an overall extraordinary Customer experience. They must manage the situation to de-escalate the situation while resolving the issue(s).

This role leverages remote diagnostics, their experience with the products, understanding of the theory of their operation/safety hazards for the products and troubleshooting experience to resolve issues quickly. Inquiries may include troubleshooting and corrective maintenance advice related to controls, electrical, IT/software, and electronics issues.

Technical Support- 90%

• Provides technical support and expertise on a broad range of STERIS products, past and present to internal and external customers, includes but not limited to Customers, sales, service and operational support employees via phone, computer or hardware systems. Assists others on-site (Customer) troubleshooting/technical support as required.
• Helps remotely support installation and software upgrade issues
• Troubleshoots STERIS products, documents all critical failures in real time, independently develops solutions and initiates corrective action for issues while working directly working with field technicians, sales associates and/or customers to prevent future issues.
• Provides periodic assigned on-call, after hour's technical support to internal and external customers as needed.
• Act as the front line interface for Field Service Representatives, Specialists and Customers as it relates to technical troubleshooting. Assists with the development of support strategy and reports on the status of the repair as required.
• Diagnose mechanical, hardware, software and systems failures utilizing remote monitoring software and a variety of diagnostic tools
• Maintain equipment-related technical proficiency.
• Identify areas of opportunity to improve the overall Employee and Customer experience. Offers alternative solutions where appropriate with the objective of developing Customer loyalty.
• Handles associated administatrive work to repair or replace Customer Equipment
• Basic case management and documentation of service requests
• Types of issues handled: password resets, VPN connection failures, software resets, troubleshooting failure to the source (hardware, software, cabling or network). Identifying and solving known issues that are in the manual or knowledge management system.

Ongoing Support Training - 10%

• Maintains product knowledge. Technical support reference material and assists with review, recommending changes to maintenance manuals, engineering drawings, and other service support reference guides & documentation for all current and non-current STERIS Operating Room Integration (ORI) products.
• Occasionally contributes in validation qualification and serviceability review of new and old STERIS Operating Room Integration (ORI) software and hardware products.
  Travel to customer sites when required to assist in field activity (less than 5% of the time).

• Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of experience in servicing one or more of the following: IT, Networking, Audio/Video, MIS, CIS or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in IT, Networking, Audio/Video technologies and computer troubleshooting.
• Ability to read wiring schematics
• Ability to effectively resolve and communicate technical issues via telephone and email
• Knowledge of Windows/Linux programing preferred.
• Demonstrated computer knowledge to include word processing, spreadsheets and e-mail computer skills.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication, both with internal employees as well as Customers and external vendors.
• Must be available to work periodically outside of normal working hours-Ideal shift is first shift with potential to cover second shift and on-call as needed

At STERIS, we invest in our employees and their families for the long term! STERIS wouldn't be where it is today without our incredible people. We shares our success together with you by rewarding you for your hard work and achievements.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with a company match
• Long/Short term disability coverage
• Parental Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Continued training and educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
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