About the Role
As a Deskside Support Technician (d/f/m) – Level 1, you will provide hands-on technical support to end users within a dynamic enterprise environment. You will deliver IMAC activities, break‑fix services, device imaging, and support shop‑floor operational hardware. This is a fully onsite role supporting a manufacturing environment in Mannheim.
Work Model
100% Onsite – Mannheim, Germany
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg.
Key Responsibilities
End-User & Device Support
- Perform IMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change) tasks.
- Handle break-fix issues for desktops, laptops, printers, and peripherals.
- Provide onsite end-user support for hardware, software, and business applications.
Manufacturing Shop-Floor Support
- Support handhelds, rugged devices, laptops, scanners, and other shop‑floor technology.
Data Collection & Migration Support
- Execute data collection and preservation activities for system migrations and eDiscovery.
System Setup & Configuration
- Stage, build, and image end-user systems using standard corporate image (eCore).
- Ensure proper configuration and handover to users.
Required Qualifications
- Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with end users.
- Proficiency in German to collaborate with German‑speaking teams and clients (Language level C1-C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR))
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Minimum 2 years deskside or field support experience.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Windows OS.
- Working knowledge of MS Office and standard business software.
- Good customer support orientation and professionalism.
- Basic understanding of:
- Networking
- Telecom
- Compute/storage
- Mobile device support
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000+ associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge 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, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer:
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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.