Technical Product Manager - Siemens STEP 7 support

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LOCATION: Chattanooga, TN- Jerome

ABOUT THE POSITION
Provides technical information and troubleshooting assistance regarding industrial control systems for both new and used equipment; as well as R&D Projects within the Astec product line or other vendors. Will lead a team of Astec Control engineering technicians, providing assistance to Astec Service support team, assistance via phone, remote access and/or job site visits and promotes Astec products by performing the following duties personally:

Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic evaluations and analyzes customer complaints.
• Identify missing configurations to ensure the customers products are configured and working correctly.
• Communicates with customers regarding equipment performance issues associated with new or used control systems.
• Works with other departments to communicate related automation system issues and to provide feedback with other departments to resolve any issues.
• Advises upper management on product issues identified through technical support calls with customers, Astec service staff or on-site visits.
• Will troubleshoot electrical, electronic systems, and programming issues.
• Aids with startup and commissioning of Industrial Control Systems, both remotely and onsite
• Advises controls support manager and/or technical writer(s) on user documentation when necessary.
• Manages customer problems that appear to arise from the use of the product when required.
• Assists in final testing of new products when required.
• Wears personal protective equipment as required by company, customer and/or state DOT s

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Bachelor s or associate degree in related field required and/or equivalent experience and knowledge with a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Experience with controls systems, weights & measurements, strong background with industrial controls.
• Experience with Siemens STEP 7 or Portal is highly preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and multiple coding platforms particularly, as it relates to controls systems.
• Must be able to read and interpret coding.
• Knowledge of products, applications, troubleshooting, repair and/or maintenance of Industrial Control Systems.
• Ability to work satisfactorily as a team member and work with all levels of employees.
• Strong people skills and communication skills (both verbal and written) required.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is required.
• Ability to manage conflict and resolve issues in the most positive fashion for all parties concerned.
• Knowledge of database software, design software, development software, internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software is required.
• Recommend changes/upgrade to customer controls.
• Direct Astec controls support to provide customer support or customer programming.
• Create quotes for custom programming to be performed per customer request.
• Project Management

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

• Lead a team of Tier II Siemens support Engineers