Data Center Engineer

About the role

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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• On-site and remote troubleshooting and resolving complex technical problems on Supermicro equipment in an enterprise environment
• Drive customer satisfaction through service excellence by leading preventive maintenance actions, managing repair/parts cycle times
• Ensure escalation situations are managed and corrected quickly and professionally
• Provide 2nd line support to the reseller/distributors in all aspects of customer support
• Work with Technical Account Manager, Service Manager, and Product Manager to define service programs
• Provide and contribute information such as fault triage and training materials
• Run tests and simulations at our facility to assist with problem-solving
• Travel to the field to train and or resolve customer issues
• Train new service engineers
• Able to work under Technical Account Manager direction and take ownership of customer base
• Demonstrate ability to be self-sufficient in the field
• Manage time effectively; prioritize and make good business judgments and decisions concerning efficiency, and effectiveness while meeting daily service expectations
• Determines requirements and/or root cause of technical issues by working with customers
• Resolves problems by clarifying issues; researching and exploring answers and alternative solutions; implementing solutions; escalating unresolved problems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering preferred
• 5+ years of experience in servicing complex X86 systems and parts
• Will consider Associates Degree in electrical technology, electronics, or equivalent military experience
• Work experience in a large enterprise or certification in Windows and Linux environments is a plus
• Emphasize break/fix experience and on-site customer service experience
• Hands-on experience with servers (Supermicro, EMC, DELL, HP)
• Solid hardware system diagnostics skills, as well as a good understanding of how BIOS, drivers, and application loads can cause system issues
• Strong technical communication skills to lead investigations with engineers of multiple disciplines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, project management skills, solid time management skills
• Candidate must have an ability to participate in multiple cross-functional projects concurrently in a rapidly changing environment, within established timelines and have a demonstrated ability to learn and embrace new and changing technologies
• Ability to work in a challenging, dynamic, and fast-paced environment
• Must be solution-oriented, a team player with the ability to identify and escalate issues in a timely manner, and be proactive in driving solutions
• Individuals must be able to work effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Full professional proficiency in English (read/write/speak)
• Must be punctual and detail-oriented
• Familiarity with Linux is a plus