Acuity Brands, Inc

Technical Support Analyst

Acuity Brands, Inc$66K — $119K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with HVAC and/or Refrigeration Systems and electrical systems.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Attention to detail with structured and organized work habits.
  • Customer service orientation with a positive attitude.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to customer technical inquiries about KE2 Therm controllers.
  • Troubleshoot refrigeration, electrical, and communication problems related to products.
  • Listen to customer requirements and recommend suitable product solutions.
  • Provide quality support to resolve customer issues.
  • Update customer database and log detailed notes post-interaction.
  • Collaborate with product development to assess customer needs.
  • Develop technical literature, bulletins, and installation instructions.

Benefits

  • Health care coverage including dental and vision plans.
  • 401K benefits with company matching.
  • Opportunity to participate in commissions or incentive compensation.
  • Access to professional development and training programs.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

KE2 Therm is an industry leader in refrigeration controls, providing energy savings and precise control to the market. We are the first to have offered widespread, accessible remote access communications in refrigeration through our patented KE2 SmartAccess technology, transitioning the industry from mechanical to electronic control and IoT. KE2 Therm is part of Distech Controls, an innovation leader in energy management solutions, which provides unique building management technologies and services that optimize energy efficiency and comfort in buildings, while reducing operating costs. Distech delivers Innovative Solutions for Greener Buildings™ through passion for innovation, quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainability. The company serves multiple market segments through its worldwide business divisions, service offices and a superior network of Authorized Partners. Distech Controls, Inc. is a subsidiary of Acuity Inc. For more information visit www.ke2therm.com and www.distech-controls.com

What will be your role?
We are presently recruiting a Technical Support Analyst who will be a part of our Technical Support team. You will be responsible for providing exceptional technical support services to our customers by responding to their technical questions via telephone or e-mail, including possible onsite visits pertaining to the use of our controllers, solutions and control systems.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
• Respond to technical questions from customers pertaining to the use of KE2 Therm controllers.
• Assist in troubleshooting refrigeration, electrical, and communication issues related to the controllers and communication accessories.
• Listen to customer requirements or challenges and recommend product solutions for their application.
• Ensure that customers receive quality and necessary support to solve their problems.
• Update the customer database (CRM) and enter a ticket logging detailed notes following each customer email/phone conversation.
• Collaborate with product development to assist in identification of customer requirements related to the product.
• Assist in the development of product training and application support programs.
• Assist in review of competitive analysis of product lines.
• Assist in the development of product literature, technical bulletins, and installation instructions.
• Create articles and populate knowledge base to assist our customers.
• Contribute to the improvement of available tools and internal processes used by the support team.
• Keep up to date with new technologies and products in the field related to KE2 Therm controls and the industry.
• Attend sales conferences and trade shows as required.
• Provide field support, if required.
• Periodically assist in covering afterhours on-call emergency support.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required
• Four year degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, IT, Computer Science or equivalent field experience in:
o HVAC and/or Refrigeration Systems
o Electrical
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to diagnose complex problems.
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinker
• Customer Service oriented
• Courtesy and positive attitude
• Structured and organized in one's own work
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrated autonomy, diligence, professionalism and sense of responsibilities.
• Ability to work remotely from a space with minimal distractions.
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings, trade shows, site visits, and industry events as required.
• Willingness to periodically assist in covering afterhours on-call emergency support.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs including Excel, Power Point, Word, and Copilot.

Preferred Skills and Experience
• Previous experience installing and/or using KE2 Therm controls.
• Knowledge of the BacNet, Modbus, or other control system protocols.
• Experience and/or qualification in a related domain as a trainer.
• Relevant experience in the installation of Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• IT knowledge (OS systems, networking).
• Fluent in Spanish or French.

Travel Requirements
  • 1-20%

The range for this position is $66,500.00 to $119,700.00 USD. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant's experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

About Acuity Brands, Inc

Acuity Brands, Inc. is a lighting and building management firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, with operations throughout North America and in Europe and Asia. It currently has about 12,000 employees and recorded net sales of $3.5 billion for fiscal year 2020. The company designs, produces, and distributes lighting fixtures, controls, and related products and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential applications. Its lighting and building management solutions are marketed under various brands, including Lithonia Lighting, Holophane, Aculux, American Electric Lighting, and others. Acuity Brands is committed to sustainability and energy efficiency, and offers a range of products that meet or exceed industry standards for energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Learn more about Acuity Brands, Inc
Size
13,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$250.9 million
Founded
1898
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
NASDAQ

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