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Technical Support Engineer 1

Emerson

Emerson

IT, Customer Service
San José Province, Escazu, Costa Rica
Posted on Nov 6, 2025

The Customer Support Engineer is a member of Emerson’s growing Power and Water Solutions PWS) Global Service Center (GSC). The GSC primarily supports Ovation®, which is a proprietary Distributed Control System (DCS) that allows customers to better control, monitor, and report on the processes of their power plants and/or water treatment facilities.
The major responsibilities of the Customer Support Engineer include effectively diagnosing and resolving Ovation product related issues for customers and internal Emerson PWS engineers. Therefore, in addition to good interpersonal skills, the engineer should possess excellent technical troubleshooting skills and be familiar with process control and basic power generation concepts. It is advantageous (although not required) that the engineer has technical knowledge of current Ovation products and associated systems, which can include networking, third party data links, and security.

In this role, your responsibilities will be

  • Foster a positive environment for work and professional growth.

  • Work as a team player within the GSC to address customer questions and technical issues.

  • Maintain or improve customer satisfaction through group and individual effort.

  • Perform base customer support activities as needed, including phone support & remote diagnostics, managing and prioritizing call records and workload.

  • Provide technical support for Ovation software & hardware products including peripherals and 3rd party package offerings.

  • Coordinate technical support processes and call escalation from EECR to NA, and between various support organizations.

  • Continually and proactively increase one’s technical capabilities, eventually establishing one or more area(s) of expertise.

  • Interface with Emerson Field Support Engineers, regional offices and expert resources as needed to resolve issues.

  • Maintain accurate documentation of all support, utilizing the SMS database and other tools.

  • Maintain Ovation product equipment, support labs, and group capital equipment.

  • Participate in rotational assignments to PWS Headquarters and to customer sites to build skills and support our installed base of customers.

  • Help to enhance the value of the Global Service Center by contributing towards additional group activities/tasks, developing new internal/external solutions, and assisting with training (as appropriate).

Who you are:

You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You get out of your comfort zone and volunteer for assignments that represent a new challenge. You partner with others to get work done. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization. You take personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures.

For this role, you will need:

  • The position requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.

  • The position requires an advanced level of English [B2] (additional languages are advantageous).

  • Possess advanced troubleshooting skills (i.e., diagnosing and resolving computer related issues).

  • The position requires good interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills in a formal environment.

  • The ability to work effectively with internal and external customers is essential.

Preferred qualifications that set you apart:

  • Experience with Ovation products and associated systems is a plus.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, vacation and holiday leave.


WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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The Customer Support Engineer is a member of Emerson’s growing Power and Water Solutions PWS) Global Service Center (GSC). The GSC primarily supports Ovation®, which is a proprietary Distributed Control System (DCS) that allows customers to better control, monitor, and report on the processes of their power plants and/or water treatment facilities. The major responsibilities of the Customer Support Engineer include effectively diagnosing and resolving Ovation product related issues for customers and internal Emerson PWS engineers. Therefore, in addition to good interpersonal skills, the engineer should possess excellent technical troubleshooting skills and be familiar with process control and basic power generation concepts. It is advantageous (although not required) that the engineer has technical knowledge of current Ovation products and associated systems, which can include networking, third party data links, and security.