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Beaverton, Oregon, United States
Onsite
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The role, at a glance:
The Technical Support Specialist provides technical support, advice, and assistance to Biamp’s customers (including AV integrators, consultants, and administrators) regarding AV hardware and software systems. Daily activities include troubleshooting both simple and complex AV systems through conversation with customers, exploration of programming files, recreation of customer systems in test lab, and listening to AV spaces over the phone. Our ideal candidate is looking for a long-term fit at Biamp, with continued growth and increasing responsibilities.
How you’ll contribute:
Provide technical support to customers via phone, email, and chat
Coordinate returns and repairs of Biamp products as necessary
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical hardware and software issues involving network connectivity, VoIP, poor audio/video quality, and more
Provide design advice to customers that are designing AV systems with Biamp products
Identify and escalate priority issues to Applications Engineers and other groups where appropriate
Accurately process and record call customer interactions using tech support case tracking software
Maintain and/or develop expertise in audio and video concepts and technologies, as well as other skillsets required within the professional AV industry
Organize ideas and communicate oral and written messages that are appropriate to audiences and circumstances
Follow up and make scheduled call backs to customers where necessary
Offer alternative solutions where appropriate with the objective of retaining customers’ business
Conduct customer training seminars both in-person or online
Work with cross-functional teams to provide advice and guidance on new product development and industry trends
You’ll also support with:
Participating in trade shows and assisting with customer visits where needed
Assisting Applications Engineers as needed to test and improve Biamp products and processes
Writing, proofreading and revision of technical documentation, online training courses, and online knowledgebase articles
Maintaining organization and functionality of department’s test rack equipment
Other duties as assigned by your Supervisor
A successful candidate should have:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
2-4 years related work experience in AV
1 or more years customer-facing support/service experience a plus
Experience with designing/troubleshooting networks, configuring network switches, and other IT technologies is a plus
Demonstrated ability to independently support most Biamp products and platforms
Certified Technical Specialist (CTS) certification or approved AV industry certification preferred
Familiarity with fundamentals of computer networking; networking certification and/or training a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint)
Possesses excellent verbal and written skills in English
Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and is able to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and diffuse challenging situations using acceptable and appropriate methods
Able to multi-task and be flexible in a dynamic work environment while maintaining strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Strong interest in independent learning and research a plus
Up to 10% travel may be required
Proficiency in Spanish a plus
Work Environment:
Stand or sit for long periods
Office Environment
What we offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
3 weeks annual PTO and 9 paid holidays
401(k) + matching
Employer-paid base life insurance, short, and long-term disability
Health savings accounts (with Biamp contribution) and flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Charitable donation matching
Discretionary company achievement bonus
Referral bonuses
Who is Biamp?
We make the world’s most extraordinary audio and video solutions. For over 50 years, Biamp has created and innovated professional audiovisual solutions that enable great communication. From the smallest of rooms to the largest of venues, we empower true human connection in every space.
As we grow to meet our customers’ needs and evolve to address the challenges of tomorrow, one guiding principle remains the same: Biamp connects people through extraordinary audiovisual experiences.
About our company:
At Biamp, we believe the employment relationship should be reciprocal. We want you to love your job, and we want your expertise and knowledge to help drive our business forward. We champion a supportive and dynamic environment filled with passionate people who choose continuous improvement over perfection. We insist on clear, explicit decision making, believe in taking calculated risks, and celebrate tough decisions even when they don’t succeed. We look for people who desire the best from themselves and encourage the same from their coworkers. Our commitment to one another and to the common goal is the most consistent reliable path to recurring success for all of us.
