Technical Services Manager - Controls & Automation Solutions at WorldWide Electric Corp | Fairport, NY, US | Rezi

Technical Services Manager - Controls & Automation Solutions at WorldWide Electric Corp

Technical Services Manager - Controls & Automation Solutions

WorldWide Electric Corp · Fairport, NY, US

1 weeks ago

Technical Services Manager - Controls & Automation Solutions

WorldWide Electric Corp · Fairport, NY, US

8 days ago
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About the Role

This role leads and manages the Technical Services organization for the Worldwide Electric Controls & Automation Solutions business, overseeing Technical Support, Warranty & Repair, Field Service, and Technical Training.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Technical Services organization for Worldwide Electric's Controls & Automation Solutions business.
  • Drive exceptional customer support, continuous improvement, and technical excellence across all after-sales service functions.
  • Lead Technical Support, Warranty, Repair Lab, Field Service, and Technical Training.
  • Establish and maintain service standards, policies, procedures, KPIs, and best practices.
  • Serve as the escalation point for complex technical and commercial issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement in customer satisfaction, response times, support workflows, first-call resolution, and overall service performance.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, knowledge management resources, and efficient spare parts and repair processes.
  • Own the warranty process, including claims administration, repair authorizations, vendor coordination, reporting, and customer issue resolution.
  • Develop and maintain an authorized service partner program.
  • Coordinate field service resources between internal and 3rd party partners.
  • Ensure timely resolution of customer issues while capturing trends to improve products, documentation, and service processes.
  • Lead product failure analysis and root cause investigations.
  • Support Sales, Engineering, Product Management, and Operations.
  • Provide technical guidance on Drives, Soft Starters, Controls, and UL508A Panels.
  • Recommend corrective actions and product improvements.
  • Collaborate with Product Management on technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and FAQs.
  • Hire, coach, and develop technical personnel.
  • Conduct performance reviews and establish development plans.
  • Develop technical and customer service training programs.
  • Develop technical service strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Manage department budgets and staffing.
  • Partner with Product Management, Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to improve customer support and product performance.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience leading Technical Support, Field Service, Warranty, or Application Engineering in industrial automation or electrical products.
  • Strong technical knowledge of variable frequency drives, soft starters, motor controls, industrial control panels, and UL508A applications.
  • Experience managing technical support teams, customer escalations, and service operations.
  • Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis, warranty administration, and corrective action processes.
  • Experience developing service KPIs, technical documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with customers, distributors, suppliers, engineering, operations, and sales.

Skills

  • Technical Support
  • Warranty & Repair
  • Field Service
  • Technical Training
  • Customer Support
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Coaching
  • Organizational Skills

Location

  • Remote

Work Type

  • Remote
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 5+ years

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field preferred.

Salary/Compensations

  • $90,000 - $125,000