Onsite Support Services Engineer
Onsite (no home office)
Spreitenbach AG
Job Summary and Mission
You will serve as an Onsite Support Services Engineer, joining a dynamic global team dedicated to delivering world-class IT solutions and support. In this role, you will cater to the technology needs of a leading American multinational corporation specializing in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, and fire and security equipment, headquartered in Florida. Your work will ensure seamless operations, robust infrastructure, and exceptional service quality across diverse environments.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
The Onsite Support Services Engineer plays a critical role within the team, actively collaborating with colleagues to share knowledge, resolve complex issues, and contribute to projects. This position requires the ability to assess priorities based on business impact, deadlines, and associated risks, ensuring timely and effective delivery of infrastructure solutions that support organizational objectives.
Position responsibilities:
· Act as the single point of contact for IT and OT support across manufacturing, network, applications, HMI connectivity, printers, scanners, and cybersecurity.
· Coordinate with project staff and other service providers to ensure seamless connectivity to customer’s network, including LAN access, email replication, and server applications.
· Perform hardware installation and configuration for IT and OT equipment.
· Adhere to Incident Management and Request Fulfillment processes.
· Investigate, diagnose, and resolve Level 2 incidents; escalate unresolved issues as per SLA.
· Track and report incident status, ensuring timely communication and resolution.
· Execute Install, Move, Add, Change (IMAC) requests, including pre-work, installation, testing, and user orientation.
· Maintain accurate asset inventory in CMDB, perform audits, and manage lifecycle activities from procurement to disposal.
· Conduct daily stand-ups, weekly reviews, and quarterly audits for compliance and continuous improvement.
· Provide KPI tracking, CSI plans, and monthly trend analysis using AI-driven analytics.
· Deliver hands-on support for LAN/Wi-Fi infrastructure, server rooms, and data center operations.
· Troubleshoot network-attached and locally attached devices, handheld devices, and shop floor equipment.
· Ensure adherence to Customer’s security, compliance, and safety guidelines, including PPE requirements.
· Provide training and maintain compliance reports.
· Manage Azure AD objects, including creation, modification, troubleshooting, and periodic audits.
Education
· Bachelor’s degree, or at least 3 years of relevant working experience as Field Services Engineer
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
· German and English fluent
· Driver’s license and own car as travel will be required to: Lyssach BE, Taverne TI, Estavayer-le-lac FR, St. Gallen SG
· Strong troubleshooting skills for IT/OT systems, network infrastructure, and manufacturing devices.
· Proficiency in LAN/Wi-Fi diagnostics, server operations, and hardware/software installation.
· Familiarity with Active Directory and Azure AD object management.
· Knowledge of ITIL processes (Incident, Request, Change, Knowledge Management).
· Experience with CMDB tools (preferably ServiceNow) and asset lifecycle management.
· Ability to leverage analytics and automation tools for proactive support and trend analysis.
· Competence in identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvements.
· Strong coordination skills with cross-functional teams, OEMs, and third-party vendors.
· Effective reporting and documentation capabilities.
· Understanding of security protocols, compliance standards, and factory safety requirements.
· Experience in manufacturing IT environments.
· Familiarity with barcode scanners, industrial printers, Digi Port servers, and shop floor systems.
Beneficial Skills, Knowledge & Abilities (Good To Have)
· Knowledge of/experience with Cisco Meraki
· Knowledge of/experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
· Service Now ticketing tool experience
· Manufacturing domain experience
Benefits
- 25 days paid vacation per year
- Health Insurance Allowance
- German language course reimbursement
- Annual Performance Bonus to reward your impact
- A collaborative, international work culture with opportunities for continuous learning and growth
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.
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