Technical Support Engineer

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. 

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.  

Title: Technical Support Engineer

Location: Boston, MA office (Hybrid: 3x/week)

About the Role: Join our dynamic Windchill PLM support team, where collaboration and customer focus are at the heart of everything we do. You will work closely with our customers and the PTC product development team to resolve software issues, ensuring a seamless and positive experience.

About PTC Support Services: Our organization is dedicated to providing an exceptional customer experience, helping customers achieve their goals and exceed their expectations. We combine strong product expertise with excellent customer service techniques to deliver outstanding results.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with System Administrators, Field Consultants, Developers, and Engineers at customer sites to diagnose reported software issues related to deployment, customization, or operation of the integration of PTC’s products.
• This role is focused on providing and documenting solutions or offering potential on-site assistance for complex customer issues, using a customer-centered approach.
• The customer-centered approach has two aspects: we make it easy for the customer to reach us via their preferred channel (phone, email, WebEx, etc.), and we strive to find the best solution—whether that’s a defect fix, workaround, or alternative approach—while delivering a best-in-class customer experience.
• Collaborate with other offices worldwide to provide first-class support for mission-critical customers.
• Take a leadership role in internal and external projects that support our customers’ success.
• As the candidate develops their skills, opportunities will arise to train, mentor, and participate in continual learning and personal development. The candidate must be willing to take on new challenges.

Requirements – Non-Technical:

• A strong capacity and desire to develop customer service and communication skills. The candidate will be expected to understand customer needs, put themselves in the customer’s shoes, and guide expectations accordingly. Our engineers are expected to be the voice of the customer back to the company.
• Ability to manage multiple urgent issues in parallel.
• Confidence, communication, and interpersonal skills to lead customers in urgent or critical situations.
• Desire to learn new soft and technical skills, and to coach, mentor, and train peers across the organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teammates to achieve shared goals.
• Presentation skills to prepare and deliver content to both small and large groups on technical and functional topics.
• Leadership skills to drive technical and service initiatives.

Requirements – Technical:

• Experience in Java, SQL, and other modern programming languages.
• Experience or exposure to installing, configuring, and administering web-based applications, relational databases, and open-source projects (e.g., Apache Web Server, Apache Tomcat, OpenDS).
• Ability to produce audience-appropriate technical communications for executives, support personnel, and customers.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
• Experience in implementation, support, consulting, or development in enterprise business applications built on Java and other web-related technologies.
• Exceptional diagnostic ability and proficiency with industry-standard tools and techniques for monitoring, tuning, and optimizing complex applications to meet customer expectations.
• Extensive experience with enterprise application environments, including networks, database configuration, server setup, web server optimization, and load balancing hardware.
• Ability to analyze detailed technical data and synthesize the “big picture” from incomplete or ambiguous information.
• Ability to influence and build cooperative relationships with a wide range of audiences, from executives to technical specialists.
• Ability to develop a coherent plan of action that meets the needs of all stakeholders and resolves issues as quickly and effectively as possible.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering.
• Experience in a technical support, consulting, implementation, or development role.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance.
• Ability to work off-hours and weekend shifts required.

At PTC, we believe in the power of diverse ideas and perspectives. As a global company that values and respects all identities, cultures, and perspectives, we strive to create an inclusive PTC for ALL through an environment where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to bring their true, authentic selves to work. Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you. 

If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?

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