Desktop Support Technician

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Date published Jun. 04 2026
Location Detroit / United States
Job category IT Infrastructure
Work model Work from Office

Cognizant is seeking a Desktop Support/Field Services Technician for a full-time opportunity in Detroit, MI.

We are seeking a Field Services engineer with 3 to 5 years of onsite desktop support experience across office and factory environments. The role covers break/fix and deployment support for laptops/desktops, rugged factory laptops, printers, handheld scanners, and conference room A/V devices. The technician will execute incidents/requests via ITSM processes, leverage tools like IT Shop, SCCM, Nexthink for endpoint visibility, and apply strong Windows plus basic networking troubleshooting to restore services quickly

Key Responsibilities

Provide hands-on onsite support (break/fix, deployments, escalations) for laptops/desktops, rugged factory devices, printers (HP/Lexmark), handheld scanners, and conference room A/V systems.
Monitor ticket queues and assign tickets through ITSM tools;
Perform incident management, RCA for major incidents, and drive issue prevention.
Create and maintain SOPs, runbooks, and knowledge articles.
Utilize tools such as SCCM, IT Shop, and Nexthink for endpoint visibility and support efficiency.

· Apply strong Windows troubleshooting skills and basic network diagnostics to restore services quickly.

Qualifications:

3 to 5 years of Desktop Support or Field Services experience. Must have experience with Windows 11 Support, laptop/desktop hardware troubleshooting and printer support.
2 plus years of experience with audio visual devices support including Cisco VC . telephony.
2 plus years of experience with troubleshooting Network/wifi issues

About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.

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