iTero Technical Support Specialist

Department: Operations

Location: APAC-China-Taiwan

Description In this role, you will… Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot remotely and on-site (if needed) issues related to proprietary and web based applications used by customers or hardware related issues. This involves evaluating the nature of the problem, determining the appropriate solution and providing assistance to resolve the situation for the customer.
• Responsible for timely approval of spare part troubleshooting before parts are sourced, within the expected service level.
• Work within specified service level agreements for response and issue closures times
• Monitor, respond, update and close tickets sent to you via SalesForce.com or any other ticketing system in place. Experience using Salesforce.com as a ticket system would be regarded as a significant plus.
• Ensure timely resolution to customer contact issue whether it is an e-mail, inbound or outbound call.
• Update and complete tasks that have been assigned by the supervisors or managers, aside from those received via phone or email; such as complaint follow ups, reassigned calls, etc.
• Be alert to trends in requests and issues reported by customers. Research information to answer inquiries from customers and share learning with departmental peers and management.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of company procedures and product information/materials.
• Propose ideas for procedures and processes to promote improved service and customer satisfaction, and overall department improvements.
• Participate in special projects and/or training when requested.
• Interact with customers and fellow employees in a timely, patient, tactful and professional manner. Handle difficult or sensitive issues following department guidelines.
• Meet departmental standards for personal and team performance metrics including, but not limited to, contact volume handled, turnaround time and quality. Other forms of communication used to provide support or perform the assigned duties can also be monitored periodically, for quality purposes.
• Accurately and thoroughly document information in the company’s database(s) about each contact handled (email, inbound and outbound calls), following defined parameters. Generate the appropriate task, assignment; follow up, note or resolution for each contact.
• Assure and follow up on-time delivery of projects, deadlines or solutions.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to Manager and/or Human Resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities In this role, you’ll need … To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Technical Qualifications

• The following skills are required:

• Ability to effectively and systematically trouble-shoot and qualify issues.

• Ability to simply and clearly discuss technical issues with non-technical end users including customers.

• A good understanding of and ability to troubleshoot MS Windows Operating Systems.

• Knowledge of Apple is a plus.

• A good understanding of and ability to troubleshoot Internet Browsers and configurations (Internet Explorer 8,9,10 mandatory. Knowledge of Chrome and Safari is a plus)

• A basic understanding of networking concepts.

The Following Skills Would Be Considered a Plus A basic knowledge and recent experience with various anti-virus software, personal firewall or a similar anti-virus suite A basic understanding server architecture would be an advantage.

Non-Technical Qualifications

• Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to focus attention to detail.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.
• Strong evidence of problem solving, organizational and prioritization skills are essential
• Dynamic, optimistic, accurate, results oriented, hard-working, creative.
• Ability to work without constant supervision.
• Able to flourish in young international company experiencing significant growth (i.e. roll up sleeves approach and able to deal with ambiguity).

Ability to communicate effectively with people in all areas of a company is vital. Willing to reassess and reorganize when traditional solutions are not working. The incumbent should be able to work within a multi-cultural team and have superior interpersonal skills.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Degree/ Diploma in Engineering / Life Science
• Minimum 3 years software/hardware help desk and/or front line customer service experience.
• Experience working in a team environment and supporting others within a team.

SKILLS REQUIRED: LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Good working level of English and Chinese, writing and reading required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals in English
• Ability to actively perform both internal and external correspondence.
• Ability to listen and speak effectively in English with APAC and Global support teams.
• Being able to communicate in any additional language is a plus.

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