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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer limited to 1 year - **Company:** Cognizant Technology Solutions - **Location:** Frankfurt am Main, Germany - **Salary:** €70,500.0 - €87,500.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Zebra (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Data Centers, Networking Hardware, IP Pbx, Network Connections, Wi-Fi Technology, Network Routers, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Tablet Computers, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, GXP - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.xing.com/jobs/norderstedt-systems-engineer-limited-1-year-157015443 ## About the Role * 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., * 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. ## 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., * 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. ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [How Your Bundle Size Affects The Climate](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/308-how-your-bundle-size-affects-the-climate) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)