Application engineer/ technical support

ASSA ABLOY is seeking an end user centric Application Engineer who will act as the first line of technical support in navigating customer product challenges. You will work to solve escalations while educating our customers behind Electro-Mechanical (EM) and Electronic Access Control (EAC) product lines, while striving to elevate every interaction into a seamless experience.

This position will sit onsite full-time in New Haven, CT and report to Manager EAC and Technical Support.

What you will be doing

• Deliver timely and precise feed to customers.
• Ensure resolution of issues with stipulated timeframes.
• Review electronic schematics and apply to troubleshooting products alongside our customer base.
• Effectively prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Engage with customers to address inquiries/concerns and fulfill requests regarding products & services.
• Facilitate seamless communication across teams.
• Demonstrate proactive initiative in expanding expertise through ongoing self-directed learning.
• Adhere to established protocols and procedures, including the escalation of unresolved issues.
• Collaborate with different teams and departments to gather information, evaluate potential solutions, and determine appropriate actions to resolve escalations.
• Maintain accurate detailed records of escalated cases, including actions taken, customer interactions and resolutions achieved using MS Dynamics.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the customer experience and provide feedback to drive improvements.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study required.
• Must have hands-on experience working with electronics or hardware.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Good organizational skills, creative ability, and attention to detail.
• Excellent track record in teamwork and customer centricity.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and customers.

Preferred Skills

• Technical understanding of Electro-Mechanical and/or Electronic Access Control products preferred.
• Experience in reviewing technical content preferred.
• Access control, WIFI, Network and Lock Hardware Industry experience preferred.

What we offer

This position will be performed onsite Monday through Friday at our New Haven, CT office. The annual salary for this role is $56,000 – $70,000. The final pay rate offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level, and other qualifications for the role. Benefits and additional compensation offered for this position are:

• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days
• 13 paid holidays
• Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health and flexible savings accounts subject to eligibility requirements
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching subject to plan eligibility
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Employee discounts

All benefits and additional compensation are governed by applicable Company policies and plans as they currently exist and may be amended in the future. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We review applications regularly, so don’t hesitate, apply today!

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We are the ASSA ABLOY Group. Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.