Application Engineering

The Application Engineer is the second-tier support specialist with advanced knowledge and understanding of all Crestron platforms and the video conferencing solutions running on that platform. The primary responsibility of the Application Engineer is to attain and document a clear description of problems reported, via incoming support phone calls or online ticket submissions, and apply their knowledge to resolve the issue or investigate further and collect specific information to work toward resolution or escalation.

Building and maintaining customer rapport ensuring they understand Crestron is with them through every step of the process.

Determine specifics for the reported problem, including but not limited to:

Clear description of the reported problem

Number of deployed systems impacted

Current hardware/firmware/software configurations of impacted systems

Deployment environment (other Crestron or 3rd party equipment in the installation)

Review published documentation with customer, including both Crestron and conferencing service provider documentation where applicable.

High level analysis of log files.

Basic analysis of customer network

Verify customers conferencing service is properly configured through appropriate portal (O365/Zoom).

Create RMA's as needed for customer site.

Assist in supporting Crestron customer knowledgebase by the creation of training material, knowledgebase articles, supportive documentation, and/or software tools

Other duties or responsibilities as required

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION (High School/GED, Associates) Bachelors degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE(minimum of)

Minimum of 3 to 5 years providing consistent and excellent support in a single organization.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Knowledge of Unified Communication platforms (MS teams, Zoom)

Knowledge of Exchange/O365/Active Directory

Network diagnosis skills (COMP TIA+ preferred)

Read and interpret system schematics, floorplans, etc.

Collect and interpret system level data for analysis

The ability to clearly document the issue, steps taken and thought process behind the path of investigation.

The ability to think ”outside-the-box" and understand how minute data points can affect the larger picture.

Ability to troubleshoot/create demo programs written in native Crestron platforms.

COMMUNICATION/CONTRACTS SKILLS

Customer facing: Must possess excellent interpersonal/written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to learn new technologies.

COMMUNICATION/CONTRACTS SKILLS

Customer facing: Must possess excellent interpersonal/written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to learn new technologies.