Technical Support Specialist

Technical Customer Support Specialist ITW Electronics Assembly Equipment (EAE) Division is made up of four brands strongly recognized by Contract Manufacturers and OEMs in the Electronics and Industrial Markets. The Division designs, develops, manufactures, and markets capital equipment primarily used in the assembly process of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and other industrial applications. This position supports Despatch Thermal Processing Technology, specifically high-performance industrial ovens and other thermal products. The Technical Customer Support Specialist is the first point of contact (via phone, email, or on-site visits) for external customers and distributors seeking technical assistance with equipment issues and spare parts needs. As the key person assisting our customers in maintaining high levels of equipment productivity and knowledge, this role has high visibility within the organization and directly impacts customer satisfaction and loyalty. This role is not associated with IT (Information Technology) support. Primary responsibilities include: Providing technical expertise and support to customers, Field Service Engineers, Third Party Service Provides and other global technical customer support personnel in troubleshooting (fault isolation) equipment issues on all Despatch thermal oven products. Escalating more complex customer issues as needed to the appropriate teams for timely resolution. Assisting customers with general technical product information, parts identification, and training requests. Providing feedback to Engineering on high failure components. Reviewing and recommending critical spare parts inventory for global hubs to reduce customer machine down time. Logging Out of Box Quality (OOBQ) issues reported by Field Service, 3rd party service partners or customers for factory quality review. Estimating and quoting field service opportunities. Working with the Field Service Manager to promptly coordinate and schedule on-site service. Composng training materials, technical FAQ's, solutions, and canned responses to support customers. Performing all other functions requested that are within the scope of this job, and as deemed necessary or appropriate by the organization manager. Education: AA/AS Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering preferred or with 2+ years' experience in a related technical support role. Position skills and experience requirements include: Certified training or 2+ years' experience in electro-mechanical assemblies and basic maintenance. Excellent electrical and mechanical troubleshooting ability. Strong mechanical, electrical, and controls competency. Strong customer sensitivity and relationship skills. Understanding of customer retention concepts. Ability to multi-task. Conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Proficiency with the following tools highly desirable: Microsoft Office, Auto Cad, SolidWorks, DraftSight, or equivalents. The ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time. Career advancement opportunities include positions such as Technical Support Specialist II, Technical Support Supervisor, Technical Support Manager, or Field Service Engineer. Depending on experience and degree, the employee could also consider opportunities in engineering or sales. Working conditions involve seated computer work and occasional operation and work on company equipment/products. Requires 50% sitting, 20% standing, 10% bending, 10% walking and 10% light lifting up to 25 pounds. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged. The pay rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and prior experience. The range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 (annually). Enjoy competitive compensation and generous benefits that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD insurance, Paid Parental Leave, 401k (with match), a generous tuition reimbursement program and more. ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Created: 2026-03-04