Technical Support Engineer

Reference: 11370 CM
Consultant: Christa Mostert

Job Description:

  • Provide first-line post-sales technical support to international customers.
  • Diagnose and resolve technical queries and escalate complex issues when required.
  • Manage customer issues through to resolution.
  • Develop and maintain support platforms, ticketing systems, FAQs and knowledge bases.
  • Manage customer onboarding and create training materials.
  • Maintain accurate customer hardware, firmware and configuration records.
  • Create technical documentation, user guides and troubleshooting resources.
  • Analyse recurring issues and work with engineering teams on product improvements.
  • Monitor support performance and improve customer support processes.

Qualifications:

  • BEng, BSc Eng, BTech or National Diploma in Electronic, Electrical, Computer or Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 2+ years’ experience in a customer-facing technical role.
  • Understanding of RF and digital communication fundamentals.
  • Ability to interpret schematics, technical documents, test reports and telemetry logs.
  • Experience with laboratory equipment such as spectrum analysers, signal generators and power meters.
  • Understanding of FPGA firmware and embedded C.
  • Experience with Git, Jira, Confluence, Slack or similar tools.
  • Satellite, aerospace, RF/communications or embedded systems experience advantageous.
  • Python scripting and satellite communication knowledge advantageous.
  • Excellent English communication and technical writing skills.
  • Strong organisation, problem-solving and customer service skills.
  • Valid passport and willingness to travel internationally when required.
  • South African citizenship or valid work permit.

How to Apply:

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.