Global Product Support Specialist
CurrentMentor and support Field Product Specialists, Response Center and Service Engineers in the regions to ensure they are equipped and well prepared for day to day break fix dispatches, as well as escalations during emergency/hot situations.Manage a list of known problems seen in the field so there is clear feedback to Product Development and Manufacturing Teams to drive continuous improvement, this includes collecting and maintaining a failure database.Drive transfer of technical knowledge to the support organization, including information (content) displayed on Intranet Support pages as well as DVD support technical content.Proactively monitor field to anticipate technical issues before customers are seriously affected; detect trends and develop a list of hot sites in each Region. In depth data analysis, spreadsheet creation, calculations and predictive failure studies. This includes proficiency in Excel, SQL servers, SAP, Crystal Reports and several company specific databases. Directly support product worldwide through entire lifecycle; starting with conceptual Alpha development, through Beta site integration including installations, full production life, and then ramp down to end-of-life support (parts, documentation, etc.).Travel to customers as required for escalated hot site issues and includes inspections, repairs, customer training, implementing field change improvements, executing Preventative Maintenance plan and general customer satisfaction meetings.Serve as the product subject expert during training material development and closely collaborate with the Instructional Designer.Collaborate with System Test Team on firmware releases on product. Plan and rollout Reliability Changes including documentation and technical support during implementation.Provide feedback and escalate any concerns regarding reliability fixes launched to field service teams, to ensure rollout will be successful.