Technical Services Manager - Controls & Automation Solutions

WorldWide Electric Corp
  • Fairport, NY
  • Remote
  • $90,000–$125,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
1 day ago

Job Description

Position OverviewThis role leads and manages the Technical Services organization for the Worldwide Electric Controls & Automation Solutions business, including the areas of Technical Support, Warranty & Repair, Field Service, and Technical Training activities.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the Technical Services organization for Worldwide Electric's Controls & Automation Solutions business, including Technical Support, Warranty & Repair, Field Service, and Technical Training. Drive exceptional customer support, continuous improvement, and technical excellence across all after-sales service functions. Technical Support OperationsLead Technical Support, Warranty, Repair Lab, Field Service, and Technical Training.Establish and maintain service standards, policies, procedures, KPIs, and best practices that drive operational excellence.Serve as the escalation point for complex technical and commercial issues, working directly with customers to ensure timely resolution.Drive continuous improvement in customer satisfaction, response times, support workflows, first-call resolution, and overall service performance.Develop and maintain technical documentation, knowledge management resources, and efficient spare parts and repair processes. Customer Support & Field ServiceOwn the warranty process, including claims administration, repair authorizations, vendor coordination, reporting, and customer issue resolution.Develop and maintain an authorized service partner program to ensure responsive field service and repair capabilities.Coordinate field service resources between internal and 3rd part partners.Ensure timely resolution of customer issues while capturing trends to improve products, documentation, and service processes. Technical LeadershipLead product failure analysis and root cause investigations, coordinating with customers, suppliers, and engineering to implement corrective actions.Support Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Operations.Provide technical guidance on Drives, Soft Starters, Controls, and UL508A Panels.Recommend corrective actions and product improvements.Collaborate with Product Management on technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, FAQs, etc., to improve support and reduce resolution time. Team LeadershipHire, coach, and develop technical personnel.Conduct performance reviews and establish development plans.Develop technical and customer service training programs. Business LeadershipDevelop technical service strategies aligned with business objectives.Manage department budgets and staffing.Partner with Product Management, Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to improve customer support and product performance. QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field preferred.5+ years of experience leading Technical Support, Field Service, Warranty, or Application Engineering in industrial automation or electrical products.Strong technical knowledge of variable frequency drives, soft starters, motor controls, industrial control panels, and UL508A applications.Experience managing technical support teams, customer escalations, and service operations.Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis, warranty administration, and corrective action processes.Experience developing service KPIs, technical documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.Ability to work effectively with customers, distributors, suppliers, engineering, operations, and sales.Pay Range:$90,000 - $125,000 depending on experience, background, and internal equity * THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION *

Numbers & Facts

LocationFairport, NY (
Remote
)
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$90,000–$125,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Automationunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Business Servicesunmatched
  • Claims Processingunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Customer Escalationsunmatched
  • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Distribution Channelunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Failure Analysisunmatched
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Industrial Engineeringunmatched
  • Knowledge Managementunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Motor Control Systemsunmatched
  • On Site Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Performance Reviewsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Product Documentationunmatched
  • Product Requirements Document (PRD)unmatched
  • Product Supportunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Sales Supportunmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical Operationsunmatched
  • Technical Services Managementunmatched
  • Technical Strategyunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training Programunmatched
  • Variable Speed Drive (VSD)unmatched

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