Technical Support Engineer

In order to support and contribute to our growth, we are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Technical Support Engineer to join our talented team in Milan.

About the role:

This is a technical role within the Customer Success team based in Milan.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering support to Otovo’s installers and customers. Over phone and email, you will perform remote troubleshooting and manage relationship with installers and hardware suppliers when necessary to provide prompt action in support of the customer.

Your responsibilities:

• Assists first of all installers and customers by diagnosing problems remotely through effective troubleshooting.

• Identifies the cause of hardware/software faults and provides a solution

• Manage the relationship with installers with escalation of cases helping them when the situation need our support/ intervention

• Managing relations with hardware manufacturers (panels and inverters on grid)

• Working with the Technical Project Management team to monitor and tracks issues to ensure a speedy resolution

• Occasionally advises & educates customers through a combination of experience & guideline documentation to ensure a solution to their technical issues

• Provides input on recurring customer problems and shares that information with other technical team members when relevant

• Monitors own ‘open case’ workload and drives to closure

• 2+ years of on field experience (pv power plants), in particular knowledge about photovoltaic hardware and installation. Working with Field Service Providers could be a plus

• At least 1 year of experience in Client Technical Support roles.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot both hardware and software across client products

• Ability to use Autocad 2D

• Effective communication skills at all levels - written and verbal

Who we are:

Otovo is the market leader for residential PV installations in Europe. Founded in Oslo, Norway, we aim to change how people consume energy in their homes through a better, cleaner, cheaper solution: photovoltaic panels.

Over the years, Otovo has developed a marketplace and tools allowing customers to quickly obtain an offer for a solar installation on their roofs. Also, we provide installers with work where they can bid and price their services for PV projects. With our technology, we bring customers and installers together efficiently and effectively to make solar more affordable for everyone.

By joining the Italian team in the early stages of the company, you will have plenty of growth opportunities to learn!

What do we offer:

• Sustainable Mission: more solar panels installed means less global warming. You will have the opportunity to work for a better world!
• No micromanaging: we believe each individual has their own responsibility and aim to develop talents who want to manage their own tasks independently.
• Amazing Team: join a talented, young, passionate, and growing team.
• Remote Working: after an initial period of learning, you can decide to work from home (or at the beach) for a few days a week.
• Top Location: our office is located in the central area of Milan.
• Lifetime Learning: get access to a Goodhabitz account to develop your soft-skills.
• Babaco: at Otovo, we fight for reducing food waste. Therefore, every week we receive a box of fresh fruit!

Hiring process:

• Screening phase
• 1st interview where we get to know each other (remote)
• 2nd interview with a specialist to understand your skills (remote)
• Final interview with the Italian GM at our office!

Employment contract: full-time