Service Technician

Date: Apr 1, 2024

Location: Reno, Nevada, United States

Company: Super Micro Computer

Job Req ID: 23053

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:

Supermicro is seeking a Service Technician (ST) that will be responsible for field work in local area. The ST will work exclusively at customer site to resolve and repair server systems. The ST are a critical part of post-sales support and need to be able to demonstrate exceptional technical aptitude in working with server products in addition to excellent interpersonal skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned): 
• Primarily work in a Datacenter environment at customer site
• Provide on-premise field repair at customer facility
• Ability to work flexible hours and/or flexible shifts including weekends and holidays if needed
• Determines requirements and/or root cause of technical issues by working with customers in person
• Answers inquiries by clarifying desired information; researching, locating, and providing information
• Hands-on work on servers and computers/networking equipment
• Resolves problems by clarifying issues; researching and exploring answers and alternative solutions; implementing solutions; escalating unresolved problems
• Fulfills requests by clarifying desired information; completing transactions; forwarding requests
• Ensure escalation situations are managed and corrected quickly and professionally
• Drive customer satisfaction through service excellence
• Work with other engineers, account managers and developers
• Provide and contribute information such as fault triage and training materials
• Attend and complete all required training and certification exams
• Learn to be proficient in service and repair of all systems (current, new, and updates)

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
• 2+ years of hands on experience with servers (Supermicro, EMC, DELL, HP) is a plus
• Experience in talking with customers and conflict resolution
• Touch-type 40+ WPM.
• Relevant experience, including military experience or CLEP may be counted towards degree
• Background in Linux or networking is a plus
• Can travel 15 days per year
• Must have authorization to work in the US without sponsorship


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.

Salary Range

$24.00/hr - $42.00/hr 

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.


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