IT Specialist II, Field Services
Sonoco
Seesen, Germany
11 days ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
Tech stack
Business Software
Issue Tracking Systems
Networking Basics
TCP/IP
Wi-Fi Technology
Information Technology
Process Control Systems
Operational Systems
Job description
- End-User Support: provide expert Level 2 on-site support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, peripherals, and standard business applications.
- Troubleshooting & Maintenance: perform advanced troubleshooting and resolution of hardware, software, and connectivity issues in both office and demanding manufacturing environments.
- Deployment & Lifecycle Management: execute break/fix support, device imaging, deployments, upgrades, and replacements.
- Site Technology Management: Support specialized site equipment, including conference room technology, shop-floor workstations, shared terminals, printers, AV equipment, phone systems, and CCTV systems.
- Multi-Site Field Services: travel to company locations to support incident escalations, new site setups, technology refreshes, and standardization initiatives.
- Infrastructure Liaison: act as the local technical representative for centralized IT teams (Network, Hosting, Server), providing hands-on assistance with rack/stack, cabling, physical access, and basic diagnostics.
- Manufacturing IT: deliver specialized IT support within manufacturing/shop-floor environments, collaborating with Operations and Engineering teams.
- Business Partnership: build strong relationships with local business stakeholders, gathering and validating technical requirements to support new IT initiatives, pilots, and phased deployments.
- Asset Management: maintain accurate and up-to-date IT asset inventory, tracking the full asset lifecycle (deployment, moves, disposal) for compliance and financial controls.
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Documentation: create and maintain technical documentation, site procedures, and support guides, contributing to continuous improvement and standardization efforts.
- Other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Hands-on, adaptable, and customer-focused approach.
- Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills under pressure.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively across multiple sites.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, especially in documentation and inventory management.
- Comfortable navigating and working in both professional office and active manufacturing floor settings.
Personal Attributes
- Self-starter
- Influential and persuasive
- Customer focused
- Able to act on own initiative and ‘think outside the box’
- Enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable
- Willing to challenge in order to ensure fairness and ‘do the right thing’
Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related
Education Preferred:
Professional certification such as Microsoft, Network, Cabling
Experience:
- Proven experience in an IT Deskside Support, IT Field Services, or similar hands-on technical support role.
- Experience supporting users and technology within manufacturing, plant, and corporate office environments.
- Strong proficiency in troubleshooting hardware, software, and basic networking issues.
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to travel regularly between company locations.
- Familiarity with ITSM tools and ticketing systems.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical issues for non-technical users.
- Comfortable working in environments that require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (e.g., safety shoes, eye protection).
- Experience supporting distributed or multi-site environments is preferred.
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, switches, structured cabling) is preferred.
- Exposure to server or hosting environments is preferred.
- Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) or industrial control systems is preferred.
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