Systems Engineer limited to 1 year

Cognizant
Hamburg, Germany
30 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German

Job location

Hamburg, Germany

Tech stack

Zebra (Programming Language)
Systems Engineering
Data Centers
Networking Hardware
Network Connections
Wi-Fi Technology
Network Routers
Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
Tablet Computers
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Information Technology
GXP

Job description

As an Systems Engineer (d/f/m), you will make an impact by ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of manufacturing, lab, and data center IT systems at our client's Norderstedt site. You will be a valued member of the onsite support team and work collaboratively with network, server, and infrastructure specialists, as well as OEM partners, to ensure continuous business operations in a regulated environment.

In this role, you will:

  • Provide end-to-end support for manufacturing, lab, and data center IT systems and devices.
  • Deliver advanced troubleshooting for AV technologies (projectors, microphones, speakers, amplifiers, cameras, displays).
  • Identify root causes of incidents across IT devices, mobility solutions, and end-user technologies.
  • Perform onsite Smart Hands & Feet support, including commissioning/decommissioning and rack & stack activities.
  • Coordinate with network and server teams on high-priority issues and escalations.
  • Execute power shutdown maintenance procedures for data center components (network equipment, servers).
  • Manage full IT asset lifecycle (collection, storage, labeling, imaging, allocation, recovery, hygiene validation, disposal).
  • Provide physical access coordination for vendors (IDF/MDF/MMR, communication rooms, data center).
  • Maintain continuity of print services, including coordination with vendors and monitoring printer usage.
  • Ensure operational network connectivity (LAN), Wi-Fi, printers, voice systems, Tandberg video systems.
  • Support cable patching coordination and execution.
  • Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software components for end-user readiness.
  • Adhere to GMP/GxP regulations and support operations in clean room/manufacturing environments.
  • Apply strong quality focus and attention to detail in all work tasks.

Requirements

Do you have experience in OEM?, * Fluent German language skills at C1-C2 CEFR level (mandatory).

  • Solid experience supporting manufacturing, lab, or distribution center IT environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with scanners, rugged tablets, Zebra printers, production PCs, and specialized test equipment.
  • Advanced troubleshooting expertise for IT and mobility devices.
  • Advanced AV troubleshooting (projectors, microphones, speakers, amplifiers, cameras, displays).
  • Experience executing power shutdown maintenance for data center environments.
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with network, server teams, and OEM vendors.
  • Knowledge and practical experience working under GMP/GxP regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to work in clean room and manufacturing environments.
  • Experience with rack & stack activities for routers, switches, firewalls, WAPs.
  • Practical experience with IT asset lifecycle processes.
  • Advanced Microsoft knowledge (server-related support is a plus).
  • High attention to detail and strong quality mindset.

These will help you stand out

  • Deep experience in regulated manufacturing environments (pharma, medical devices, etc.).
  • Strong stakeholder management in high-priority escalation scenarios.
  • Broad hardware certification(s) or vendor-specific credentials.
  • Ability to independently drive root-cause analysis and remediation plans.

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