Technical Support Engineer

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc

$75K — $95K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or related field) preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • 3-5+ years in technical support, field service, commissioning, or product support within industrial electrical systems.
  • Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex system-level equipment issues.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and BOMs.
  • Experience with CRM/case management and ERP systems, preferably Salesforce.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced diagnostics and root cause analysis of equipment issues.
  • Lead investigations to identify root causes across electrical systems and validate corrective actions.
  • Act as the primary escalation leader for unresolved Tier 1 issues until they are resolved.
  • Translate field failure data into actionable insights for engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Develop troubleshooting procedures and technical standards to enhance first-time fix rates.
  • Document technical root causes and resolution steps in Salesforce to enrich the service engineering knowledge base.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and development in a hybrid work environment.
  • Collaborative culture with cross-functional teams including engineering and field service specialists.
  • Encouragement of continuous improvement and contribution to product enhancements.
Full Job Description
The Technical Support Engineer serves as the primary technical escalation point within Forgent Power's Service organization, responsible for advanced diagnostics, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex equipment issues. This role partners closely with Technical Support & Warranty Specialists to receive fully defined cases, perform in depth technical evaluation, guide remote and on-site troubleshooting activities, and drive permanent corrective actions. Success requires strong engineering judgment, deep product knowledge, and the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advanced Diagnostics & Root Cause Analysis
  • Lead complex technical investigations across electrical systems, identifying root causes and validating corrective actions beyond initial symptom resolution.
  • Escalation Resolution Leadership
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for issues that cannot be resolved at Tier 1; take ownership of technically complex or repeat failures until closure.
  • Engineering & Manufacturing Feedback Loop
  • Translate field failures into actionable insights for product engineering and manufacturing quality teams to drive permanent corrective actions.
  • Standard Development & Technical Guidance
  • Develop troubleshooting procedures, diagnostic playbooks, and technical standards to improve first-time fix rates across the service organization.
  • Knowledge Base Contribution: Meticulously document technical root causes and resolution steps in Salesforce to continuously build out the internal service engineering knowledge base.

Qualifications

Education
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or related field) preferred; equivalent

experience in engineering technology or field service considered.

Experience
• 3-5+ years in technical support, field service, commissioning, or product support within industrial

electrical systems (e.g., switchgear, transformers, power systems).
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex system-level equipment issues.

Technical Expertise
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and BOMs.
• Solid understanding of power distribution systems and troubleshooting methodologies.

Systems & Tools
• Experience with CRM/case management platforms (Salesforce preferred) and ERP systems.

Core Capabilities
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot under pressure.
• Clear communication of technical issues and guidance to field teams and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities effectively.

Core Competencies & Behaviors

Technical Leadership
• Provides advanced diagnostic support and guidance on complex equipment issues.

Analytical Problem Solving
• Applies structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis to identify and resolve failures.

Ownership & Accountability
• Takes responsibility for escalated cases, driving issues through to resolution.

Safety & Quality Focus
• Ensures all recommendations align with electrical safety and operational standards.

Collaboration
• Partners cross-functionally with Technical Support & Warranty Specialists, Field Service, and

Engineering teams.

Continuous Improvement
• Identifies recurring issues and contributes to product and process improvements.

Customer Impact
• Communicates clearly and confidently to support timely restoration of customer operations

Working Conditions
  • Standard professional office environment or structured hybrid remote arrangement.
  • May require occasional travel (up to 10%) to production plants or customer environments to support unique field investigations


Disclaimer

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are

not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Forgent Power reserves the right to

modify, interpret, or apply this job description as needed.

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