Job Description

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Customer Technical Support Specialist II provides specialized technical support for STERIS Sterile Processing and Connectivity software products. This position provides technical support for the software, as well as specialized support for executing software installations. Expert analytical and problem-solving skills and a broad understanding of STERIS software are required to independently troubleshoot problems related to software, including internal software issues and external factors such as printers, networking, and configurations of servers and databases. Such work requires examining and analyzing application and operating system log files and diagnostics. and collaborating with Customer IT staff to troubleshoot complex issues. The Specialist also provides advanced implementation support and remote installation and upgrading of STERIS software, and is expected to be fluent in managing a broad array of software and interface projects without assistance. Additional responsibilities include handling Customer requests such as coding scripts to perform complex data updates, loads and requests; coding and delivering complex custom queries and reports.

This role is remotely based out of Chicago and will support CST, MST and PST zones.

What You'll do as a Technical Support Specialist II

Project Technical Support

• Delivers successful software implementations, customer upgrades and migrations.
• Provides advanced technical expertise for implementation and upgrade calls with Customers
• Assists and advises Customers with server and workstation set-up
• Loads data into Customer servers.
• Performs all setup, installation, and configuration tasks for STERIS software and interfaces independently.
• Coordinates technical activities and tasks with Customer IT counterparts.
• Document activity and interactions with customer implementations and upgrades

Testing and Documentation support

• Assist in testing new proprietary software
• Identifies areas of software, implementation, installation or maintenance requiring improved documentation
• Writes, reviews and publishes documentation to support software

The Experience, Abilities and Skills Needed

• BS in computer science or closely related field
• 3-7 years of experience working in technical support of computers, network, applications, etc
• Experience in MS SQL Server
• Experience with the configuration of personal and laptop computers, printers, and various other hardware and software required.
• The ability to diagnose hardware repairs on computers and equipment.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with customers via phone and email
• Must exhibit strong problem-solving and analytical skills to understand complex problems and situations
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and responsibility in performing tasks
• Ability to communicate well in high-pressure situations
• Ability to independently research and investigate problems in highly complex and variable environments
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced team members
• Physical location that is able to access high-speed internet (cable modem) with capability to retain a permanent IP address
• Experience in programming in MS Access, Java, Visual Basic, C# or similar language would be a bonus

What STERIS Offers

At STERIS, we invest in our employees and their families for the long term! STERIS wouldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. We share our success together with you by rewarding you for your hard work and achievements.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with a company match
• Long/Short term disability coverage
• Parental Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Continued training and educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
• #LI-KS1 #LI-Remote

Pay range for this opportunity is $75,000-90,000. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed.  Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio.  Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit .

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

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