Field Services Engineer

Cognizant

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Work type
On-site
Location
Raritan, NJ
Salary
$65,000–$72,000 / yr
Posted
27 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $136,253–$207,750 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $68k versus about $172k for comparable roles.

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About Cognizant

Cognizant is a multinational IT services and consulting company offering digital transformation, technology, and business process services. It serves clients across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries worldwide.

Cognizant currently has 330 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $100,000–$135,000 across 211 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Field Services Engineer

The Field Services Engineer joins the Technology Services team to provide hands-on, on-site technical support for manufacturing, lab, and distribution center activities. This role focuses on day-to-day operational support, incident resolution, and preventative maintenance for infrastructure and end-user technology. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, and RF guns, as well as performing hardware break/fix, IMAC tasks, and equipment lifecycle refreshes. The technician will integrate IT equipment with AD, Network, and NAS systems while performing root cause analysis. Required skills include Windows-based systems, basic Linux exposure, and knowledge of NetBackup, Rubrik, and ITSM tools. The role requires navigating a GxP environment, managing wired and wireless network connectivity using TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP, and ensuring compliance with security and change management processes.

What you'll do

  • Provide on-site technical support for manufacturing and office IT systems including desktops, laptops, printers, and RF guns.
  • Execute incident and request fulfillment by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving issues within defined SLAs.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, equipment replacements, and lifecycle refresh tasks for site technology.
  • Integrate IT equipment with Active Directory, networks, and NAS systems.
  • Conduct first-level troubleshooting and data collection for root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Perform field services including IMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change), hardware break/fix, and spares handling.
  • Provide first-level network support for connectivity issues, including switch port activations and cable tracing.
  • Maintain accurate ticket updates, asset records, and knowledge documentation in approved systems.

What we're looking for

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 2–5 years of experience in onsite or field technical support.
  • Hands-on experience with Windows-based systems.
  • Experience in a GxP environment.
  • Knowledge of NetBackup and Rubrik.
  • Working knowledge of ITSM tools and endpoint management.
  • Experience supporting RF devices, scanners, printers, and shop floor PCs.
  • Network+ certification or equivalent hands-on networking experience (preferred); ITIL Foundation certification (preferred).

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