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Technical Support Specialist I

Rapiscan

3 - 4 years

Hyderabad

Posted:5 hours ago

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Job Description

Overview:
The L1 Technical Support Specialist provides front-line remote and telephonic technical assistance for critical security screening equipment, including baggage X-ray systems and trace detection products (e.g., ETD/BPI/RTT systems). This role focuses on basic L1 troubleshooting, customer/Field Engineer guidance, accurate part number identification using technical documentation, and efficient issue escalation to ensure maximum security checkpoint uptime.
Responsibilities:
  • Level 1 Technical Support & Basic Troubleshooting
  • Provide initial diagnostic and troubleshooting assistance over the phone and via remote access tools for baggage X-ray systems and Trace detection equipment.
  • Diagnose basic hardware, software, power, and mechanical issues, Password issues including:
    • X-Ray Systems: Conveyor belt jams, basic software crashes, power supply issues, image display artifacts, and operator interface errors.
    • Trace Detection Products: Basic sample inlet/calibrator errors, clearing standard system alarms, flow rate/gas line issues, and basic sensor/detector warnings.
  • Guide operators and Field Service Engineers (FSEs) through basic resolution steps, such as performing power cycles, running system self-tests, verifying cable connections, adjusting basic image settings, and clearing basic system jams.
  • Part Identification & Schematic Lookup
  • Analyze technical manuals, exploded-view diagrams, schematics, and Bill of Materials (BOM) to accurately identify correct replacement part numbers for X-ray and Trace product lines.
  • Assist field personnel and customers with part identification to prevent order errors and minimize equipment downtime.
  • Escalation & Documentation
  • Log and track all incoming incidents in the ticketing system (CRM), maintaining clear records of symptoms, basic steps taken, and diagnostic results.
  • Recognize when an issue exceeds L1 scope (e.g., complex generator failure, trace spectrometer calibration issues, deep network integration) and escalate promptly as per escalation matrix with complete case details.
  • Customer Service & Compliance
  • Deliver clear, concise instructions to both technical (FSEs) and non-technical (checkpoint operators, airport security) personnel under high-pressure security environments.
  • Stay current on technical product updates, service bulletins, and basic regulatory requirements for checkpoint screening.
Technical Skills:
  • Product Familiarity: Basic understanding of X-ray imaging components (conveyors, generators, detectors) and Trace Detection technologies (ETD).
  • Part Lookup: Demonstrated ability to read technical diagrams, assembly drawings, and schematics to isolate correct part numbers.
  • Systems & Networking: Solid grasp of basic computer hardware, OS navigation, remote access tools, and fundamental networking concepts (IP addressing, connectivity).
Soft Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer-first orientation.
  • Strong active listening skills to de-escalate urgent situations in critical operational environments.
  • High organizational skills and ability to manage multiple open support tickets effectively.
Working Conditions
  • This is a 5-day working role with 2 rotational offs.
  • Must be comfortable working in rotational shifts to support global operations.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who can align their schedules to cover key business hours in time zones like GMT and PST.
Qualifications:
  • Education: Associate degree or vocational certification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical experience.
  • Experience: 3-4+ years of experience in technical support, helpdesk, or field service—preferably supporting security screening, medical imaging, or trace detection systems.

Skills Required

Technical Support Screening X-ray Troubleshooting Technical Documentation Power Supply Field Service Bill of Materials CRM Customer Service Regulatory Requirements Networking

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