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Percepta LLC

Automotive Technician Specialist (Tech SME - 02LME)

Houston, TX

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Our values are the heartbeat of our organization and we live, breath and play by them every day. Join our team as a Technical Specialist and experience the satisfaction of being part of a unique culture. As a Percepta team member, you can expect

Culture of Service - to be treated like you are the customer from day one
Teamwork – belonging to a supportive family team environment that encourages growth, fosters trust and open communication and acknowledges value in your contributions
Respect – a team that is accountable, dependable and gives you their full attention
Proactive – to surround yourself with solution-oriented people who strive to improve themselves, others and the organization

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Career growth and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds
Diversity - be a part of our growing diverse and community-minded organization that is all about having fun!
Competitive compensation – we take care of family, which is why we offer more than just competitive wages and great benefits. Our programs offer incentives and promote physical, mental, and financial wellness.

Position Summary
The Technical Specialist is responsible for assisting the CX team and CX Specialists with automotive technical expertise, customer support, and reviewing high dollar claims for technical approval. In addition, they will work with Houston parts contacts to escalate backordered parts to support dealer/customer-initiated requests and for open cases requiring difficult to obtain parts. These efforts reduce the need for rental cars for customers and provide technically sound repair procedures to resolve customer concerns.

The Technical Specialist is to support all customer contact channels that have customer-initiated part delay issues according to Ford business standards. A primary responsibility for this position will be to reduce days-to-close for cases opened due to parts delays, by 1) facilitating finding the part, 2) working with the operations, leadership, and business partners on process improvement ideas,3) ownership of the parts e-tracker tool, also using the D to D and Does II systems to locate parts and 4) working with PACO.

Duties and Responsibilities
Review Technical Assistance Requests (TAR) cases for accuracy
Liaison between Dealership Service Manager and Technicians, Field Service Engineer (FSE), and Customer
Review technical review of high dollar cases
Help CX Specialists interpret GCQIS
Participate in CX Specialist training (such as Vehicle training)
Validate/assist with dealer to dealer workmanship issues
Communicate with CX Specialists on tech issues; updates, and resolutions
Research and analyze alternative part sources comparing pricing and warranty to determine best value
Provide part quote documentation in PAWS to Prior Approval and Inspections that include part pricing, delivery timeframe and warranty coverage
Coordinate the ordering and shipment of parts to repair facilities
Coordinate Service Part Warranty (SPW) repairs between repair facility and part supplier
Monitor supplier performance relative to part shipments and warranty repairs. Report issues to management
Coordinate the payment of part invoices with the Claims Payment Team
Provide metrics to management for the monthly tech and parts reporting
Mediate issues between part supplier and repair facility/customer to ensure equitable solutions are achieved when disputes occur
Review UVIC documentation requested by Prior Approval and update claim accordingly
Research Part Coverage Requests and make recommendations when updates are required
Work on other activities and/or projects as requested by management
Work schedule will support the largest Ford volume and may occasionally be required to support Ford 24/7

Education
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work related experience
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or OEM parts certifications a plus

Experience
3 to 5 years of parts or technical experience
Ford experience within Technical Hotline preferred
Ford experience with PS&L preferred
Parts or Technical background

Skills
Strong written and oral communication skills with all levels of the organization
Strong customer service, interpersonal and relationship-building
Strong multi-tasking
Strong organizational, time management, planning and problem solving
Strong Team building skills, to work well within a close team environment – self-sufficient, resourceful and works well with minimal supervision
Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed
Detail-oriented
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism
Computer skills: Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet. Beginner Microsoft Access would be an asset

Other

Call center environment, open 24/7
Must be able to interact with all internal and external departments and contacts and represent Percepta professionally with all clients, external organizations and contacts.

Physical and Logistical Requirements (Including equipment used)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. Requires frequent use of hands, 10-finger, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop and may include lifting up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Computer skills. Use computer, fax machine, telephone and copier.

Percepta requires all employees hired in the United States to successfully pass a background check and depending on location and client program a drug test, as a condition of employment. Percepta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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