Customer Support Engineer (m/f/x)

Locations: Berlin, Stuttgart, Munich or remote (EU)
Full-time

(Remote/Hybrid/Onsite) 

Who You’ll Work For: 

At Makersite, we're pioneering the future of sustainable product development and digital collaboration. As a leading platform for product lifecycle management (PLM), we empower companies to make smarter, more sustainable decisions across their entire supply chain. Our cutting-edge software enables teams to design, prototype, and manufacture with transparency, efficiency, and responsibility—reducing environmental impact while optimizing performance. 

We're a fast-growing, innovative company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and creating meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be a part of shaping the future of manufacturing and product innovation. 

Who we're looking for: 

As part of our growing team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable product development. We’re looking for innovative, driven Customer Support Engineers who are passionate about technology and sustainability to join us in building tools that enable companies to make smarter, more responsible decisions. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals, contribute to cutting-edge projects, and help drive the digital transformation of industries worldwide. If you're ready to make an impact and contribute to meaningful change, we want to hear from you! 

This role is a fixed, permanent position. All successful applicants will receive a permanent employment contract regardless of location.  

The role:  

• Ticket Handling & Escalation
  - Investigate and troubleshoot complex customer-reported issues.
  - Replicate issues in test environments when needed.
  - Escalate unresolved issues to L3 support or engineering with detailed
  analysis.
  - Maintain ownership of escalated tickets until resolution and follow up
  with customers.

• Technical Expertise & Troubleshooting
  - Analyze logs, databases, API calls, and system performance to diagnose
  issues.
  - Guide customers through advanced configurations or troubleshooting
  steps.

• Communication & Collaboration
  - Work closely with Customer Success, Engineering, and Product teams to
  resolve issues.
  - Provide technical explanations and root cause analysis to both customers
  and internal stakeholders.
  - Document solutions and troubleshooting steps in the knowledge base.

• Process Improvement & Documentation
  - Identify recurring issues and suggest fixes or product improvements.
  - Update internal and customer-facing documentation with best practices
  and solutions.
  - Contribute to automation and self-service resources to reduce ticket
  volume.

• Customer Interaction & Satisfaction
  - Provide timely and professional responses to technical inquiries.
  - Ensure customer issues are resolved within SLAs and escalate proactively
  if delays occur.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a technical
  support role within a complex B2B SaaS environment. Experience
  working with ticketing systems (e.g., Zendesk, Jira, ServiceNow).

• Technical Proficiency:
  - Logging & Monitoring: Experience with tools like Grafana,
  Splunk, Datadog, or New Relic
  - Databases: Basic SQL querying (e.g. OrientDB)
  - Familiarity with Python is a plus

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of SaaS solutions, particularly in
  the context of product supply chain and sustainable development.

• Communication Skills: Excellent English proficiency (mother
  tongue), with strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability
  to explain technical solutions to both technical and non-technical
  users. Customer-focused mindset with patience and empathy.

• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to
  diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. Ability to replicate
  issues in test environments and analyze logs/debugging outputs.

• Collaboration & Documentation: Experience working with
  engineering and product teams to resolve escalated issues. Ability
  to document troubleshooting steps and update internal knowledge
  bases.

What We Offer: 

• Competitive Salary – We reward your skills and experience with a compensation package that reflects your value. 

• 30 Days Paid Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

• Remote-First Flexibility – Work from anywhere in the EU, with the option to collaborate in person at our offices in Stuttgart, Berlin (role dependent). 

• Generous Learning & Development Budget – We invest in your growth, providing ample resources for personal and professional development. 

• Choose Your Ideal Work Equipment – Whether you prefer Apple or Microsoft, we’ll equip you with the tools you need to excel. 

The Experience: 

• Purpose-Driven Work – Build something meaningful. Here, you’re not just creating another app; you’re contributing to a transformative vision that you can be proud of. 

• Great Colleagues – Join a team that’s open, transparent, and international. We value inclusivity and foster a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. 

• Work-Life Balance – As a remote-first company, we trust you to do your best work, your way. You have the flexibility to work when it suits you, ensuring a healthy balance between personal and professional life. 

• Pride in Impact – We're already making a significant difference with global, well-known customers who share our vision. Be part of something that matters. 

• Stability with Ambition – With realistic growth plans, we’re committed to changing the way things are made—without sacrificing our ambitious goals for innovation and impact. 

If you want to find out more about what it’s like to work at Makersite, check out our Careers Page here 

Diversity and Inclusion 

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.  

At Makersite, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will consider all applications regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. Rest assured, all applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.