Technical Support Engineer

A Career at HARMANAs a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.About the RoleAs the Technical Support Engineer, you will provide technical support to consultants, contractors, and end-users with product and troubleshooting information relevant to the Harman Professional brands.What You Will Do• Provides high-level technical expertise to both Internal and External customers.• Creates digital customer self-help materials for Audio & Lighting brands.• Makes design recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on best practices and correct utilization of Harman Professional equipment.• Logs product problems within the HAR Customer Relationship Mgmt. (CRM) System and escalates to Mgmt. & Engineering teams when appropriate.• Attempts to resolve customer issues while products are still in the field, eliminating the need for a product return or exchange.• Exercises judgment within defined practices and policies in selecting the best methods and /or techniques for solving problems and obtaining solutions for the customer.• Issues repair authorizations and advanced replacement requests when necessary.• When required, help with spare parts identification.• Works with customers and sales partners to identify and arrange customers' training needs.• Research and create product comparison sheets for sales reps and internal customers.What You Need• Strong knowledge of lighting and some general audio principles.• Minimum 5 years experience in the professional lighting industry• Live Lighting/Music Production Experience• Extensive knowledge of company and competitors Audio & Lighting products• Experience with Home Studio Products and Techniques.What is Nice to Have• Associate degree in a related field.• Proven interpersonal and written communication skills.• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite - After Effects, Premiere and Photoshop• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Operating System, Office products as well as MAC OS X.What Makes You Eligible• Willingness to travel up to 30%.• Willingness to work in an office located in Richardson, TX.• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employmentWhat We Offer• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University• Competitive wellness benefits• Tuition Reimbursement• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development..#LI-DP2.Salary Ranges:USD 58,875 - USD 86,350HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.