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Volvo Car Corporation

Technical Support Specialist

Volvo Car Corporation, Mahwah, New Jersey, us, 07495


Technical Support Engineer

Technical Process Specialist (Ridgeville,SC, Irvine, CA, Mahwah, NJ)

Volvo Summary:Volvo’s mission is to be the world’s most progressive and desired premium car company and to make people’s lives less complicated. Here at Volvo we are looking for individuals that want to be a part of this progressive change as well as be talented, committed and fun spirited when joining our globally diversified workforce. Employees at Volvo Car Inc. are the key component to our current and future success. We continue to follow the initial core values instilled by our founders Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson (Gothenburg, Sweden Circa 1927). Everything we do here at Volvo starts with people in mind. We are looking for employees who are analytical, interpersonal, technical and teamwork driven to join the Volvo family and by providing our employees with a foundation for success we can help develop the latest and greatest innovations to the car manufacturing market.

Job Summary:The Technical Support Team is looking for motivated and driven individuals to provide technical support to retailer technicians and internal customers. Support is provided using strong written, verbal, and face to face communication skills. This position is based in the office and requires occasional travel to resolve difficult customer concerns and travel for training. The candidate will provide the highest quality information and repair methods that comply with Volvo's established repair methods and procedures. This position requires the candidate to work together as part of a local support hub and operate independently when necessary.

Primary Responsibilities:Assist Retailer Technicians with guided expert level diagnostics to ensure a prompt vehicle repairAnalyze, document, and report technical faults found on Volvo products and diagnostic toolsWhen necessary, escalate appropriate problems or situations to resolve the concern timelyAssist the larger Retailer Technical Support Team with Master Tech Meetings as neededInvestigate and resolve difficult repair situations by duplicating and testing during development days.Evaluate support cases concerning customer complaints, prior warranty repairs, software status, etc.Looks for new and innovative solutions to problems and finds creative ways to produce resultsDisplay a good understanding of the organization's mission, goals, and strategies in daily workTravel two to four times per year, both within the US and internationally

Key Competencies/Abilities:Associate or Bachelor degree preferred, or automotive technical certification consideredFive years of Automotive experience including hybrid (master technician preferred)Eight ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) and L1 & L3 (advanced level specialist & hybrid certifications)Work independently and with a team to analyze a problem, identify the root cause, and document the resultsLeadership skills are also a plus, such as a shop foreman or a team leaderExtensive knowledge of diagnostic procedures, manufacturer specific special tools, and test equipmentKnowledge of Volvo Repair methods and tools a plusBasic knowledge of warranty policy and proceduresStrong written and verbal communication skills requiredStrong Microsoft (Excel, Outlook, etc.) skills with the ability to learn additional software programs.Handle several tasks and responsibilities simultaneouslyStrong presentation skills to present technical information to different audiencesPersuade and negotiate via phone, in person, build and give effective presentationsInteract professionally representing the Volvo brand with employees and customers in a Volvo retailerAbility to assess and identify actionable outcomes to improve support for our retailers