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Industrial Technical Support Specialist

Generac · Sussex, WI

Posted May 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to explain a technical fix to someone who didn't have your level of experience. How did you adjust what you said?

ability to scale technical communication to the listener's skill level, since dealer techs range from novice to master

Tell me about a warranty claim you had to make a judgment call on without a clear rulebook to follow.

comfort authorizing decisions autonomously and reasoning through ambiguous policy situations

Describe a time you mentored someone less experienced than you. What did you focus on teaching first?

leadership readiness given this role's expectation to mentor other reps

Tell me about a time a customer was upset or aggressive on the phone. What did you do in the moment and afterward?

ability to stay calm and professional under stress, since this role fields high-stress dealer calls all day

Technical

Walk me through how you'd troubleshoot a genset that a dealer technician says shuts down intermittently under load, but only in the field, not on the bench.

whether the candidate can structure a diagnostic process for an intermittent, hard-to-reproduce problem rather than guessing

What's your experience reading wiring diagrams and schematics for AC and DC systems, and can you describe a case where the schematic didn't match what you found in the field?

depth of real electrical troubleshooting experience versus surface familiarity

What's your background with engine diagnostics on gaseous or diesel engines, and how does that translate to working on generator sets specifically?

whether prior mechanical background actually transfers to genset-specific failure modes

What do you know about control system programming, and have you had to troubleshoot a control board or logic issue before?

whether the candidate has any exposure to the 'basic control system programming' requirement, which is less common than mechanical background

Have you used systems like SAP, Salesforce, or similar case management and parts systems? Tell me about a time one of those systems made your job harder rather than easier.

real familiarity with enterprise systems and adaptability when tools are imperfect

Situational

A master technician calls in frustrated because a previous rep gave him wrong troubleshooting steps and he's already spent hours on it. How do you handle that call?

composure under pressure and ability to de-escalate while still fixing the actual problem

How would you walk a brand-new dealer technician through submitting their first warranty claim electronically?

patience and clarity when onboarding someone unfamiliar with internal systems

You get an email escalation from a key account describing a highly complex, recurring failure. Walk me through how you'd handle that case from start to finish.

organizational skill in managing escalated cases and documenting for engineering follow-up

How do you decide what information is worth capturing in your case notes versus what you leave out?

understanding of documentation quality for handoffs to quality and engineering teams

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The full job description

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We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?   The Industrial Technical Support Specialist II is responsible for providing advanced technical support to our authorized dealer network including fielding and resolving technical service issues, providing troubleshooting support, and authorizing warranty repairs autonomously with minimal guidance from leadership.  This role develops and maintains technical troubleshooting procedures, creates technical content for new product introductions, serves as a mentor to the rest of the technical support department, and manages highly escalated or technical cases involving key accounts.  **This position reports to our new Sussex office location and requires an onsite presence five days per week.** N64W23110 Main Street, Sussex, WI Minimum Qualifications:  • Associate’s degree in automotive or diesel technology or equivalent experience in related technical field   • 3 years related technical experience in automotive repair, diesel engines, gaseous engines, or generators  Preferred Qualifications:  • Generac Master Certification or equivalent  • Bachelor’s Degree in technical field   • Bilingual Spanish   • 3 years of AC or DC Electrical experience   • Experience working with SAP, GenService , Salesforce and windchill   Essential Duties:   50 %   • Answer inbound calls and respond to emails from Dealer Technicians including master technicians and answer standard to highly complex questions over the phone.   • Provide accurate , timely , and d escriptive notes during calls.   • Solves routine to non-routine issues .   40 %   Instruct new dealer personnel on how to navigate Generac's warranty systems and submit claims electronically.   • Troubleshoot with the dealer technician to resolve highly complex issues with the product in the field.   • Assist with on-site troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair as required .   10%   • Gather and prepare documentation regarding product failure for further analysis by quality and engineering teams .     Other Duties assigned and the following:    • Mentors less experienced technical service representatives .   • Monitor and answer emails from the Industrial Service inbox including special equipment requests.     • Overtime may be required depending on market conditions .   Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities   • Solid understanding of basic mechanical and electrical (AC/DC) fundamental theory .   • Be able to read and follow wiring diagrams and schematics.   • Excellent Customer Service skills .   • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner.   • Solid understanding and knowledge of engine diagnostics and troubleshooting of gensets.   • Ability to remain calm in high stress situations .   • Solid knowledge of Microsoft office suit e .   • Developing leadership competencies .   • An ability to effectively communicate technical concepts, while taking into consideration the varying degrees of customers' technical experience .   • Advanced Problem-solving skills.   • Basic knowledge of control system programming.   Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.   #LI-KA1 “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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