Super Micro Computer, Inc

Service Engineer

Super Micro Computer, Inc$80K — $90K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience servicing complex X86 systems and components
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering; or an Associate's degree with equivalent experience
  • 1+ years of customer support experience
  • Demonstrated hardware diagnostics skills and understanding of BIOS and drivers
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and drive solutions

Responsibilities

  • Support the Supermicro Global Service Installation Team to build a top-tier service organization
  • Assist in deploying server, storage, and networking equipment
  • Perform installation, racking and stacking, and cabling of data center hardware
  • Coordinate with engineering for seamless integration of hardware solutions
  • Conduct quality checks and test system functionality post-installation
  • Provide frontline technical support via phone, email, and ticketing system
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network-related issues

Benefits

  • Offers a comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity for participation in bonus and equity award programs
  • Flexible work hours including nights and weekends
  • Chance to engage in travel up to 50% for installations and troubleshooting
  • Dynamic work environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies
Full Job Description
Job Req ID: 29363

Job Summary:

Support Supermicro Global Service Installation Team and help build a world class service organization. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends as required in completion of equipment installation in a data center work environment. Provide racking & stacking, copper/fibre cabling of server and network equipment. To provide technical support for installed equipment pertaining to hardware and software functionalities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):
• Knowledge of rack elevations / cable mapping for the installation for customer solution projects
• Assist / support the deployment of server, storage, and networking equipment
• Perform physical installation, rack and stack, cabling, and networking of data center hardware
• Coordinate with the engineering team to ensure seamless integration of hardware solutions
• Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure proper hardware deployment according to specifications
• Conduct quality checks and test system functionality post-installation
• Provide frontline technical support to end-users via phone, email, and ticketing system
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network-related issues
• Escalate complex problems to higher-level support teams when necessary
• Be willing to travel up to 50% of the time to customer installations or troubleshooting customer issues at customers data centers by air or ground transportation

Qualifications:
• 1+ years of experience in servicing complex X86 systems and components
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering
• Or an Associate's degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, or equivalent discipline, plus equivalent years of relevant experience, preferably in the servicing of X86 systems and components
• 1+ years of experience in servicing complex X86 systems and components
• 1+ years of experience with Customer Support
• Demonstrated hardware system diagnostics skills, as well as a good understanding of how BIOS, drivers, and application loads can cause system issues
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions as necessary
• 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
• Working knowledge of MS Suites with emphasis of Excel, PowerPoint & Project
• 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
• Emphasize on break / fix and onsite Customer Service
• Experience in communicating with internal and external customers to explain total solutions
• Hands-on experience with Enterprise grade server hardware
• Must be punctual and detail oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, project management skills, solid time management skills
• The candidate needs to have strong technical communication skills to lead investigations with engineers of multiple disciplines
• Preferred certification in Windows, Linux and network protocols
• Must have valid license and reliable automobile

Physical Requirements:
• Work is often performed in data center environment and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
• Ability to lift to 30-50lbs. unassisted
• Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to noise
• Available to work weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required

Salary Range

$80,000 - $90,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc

Super Micro Computer, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells server solutions based on modular and open architecture. The company offers a range of server, storage, and networking solutions, as well as application-optimized software. Super Micro Computer's products are used in data centers, cloud computing, enterprise IT, big data, high performance computing, and embedded systems. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about Super Micro Computer, Inc
Size
4,155 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$88.5 million
5 Year Trend
+15.9%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
NASDAQ

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