Desktop Engineer- Lab Support

Role: Desktop Engineer - Lab Support

Location: Malvern, PA

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

• Experience in supporting overall manufacturing / lab IT systems and IT devices.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, lab and Data Center IT equipment
• Includes but is not limited to scanners, printers (Zebra, etc..), tablets, PCs attached to specialized test equipment, PCs used on the manufacturing line, etc..
• Advanced Troubleshooting / Problem Solving capabilities for AV devices (projectors, microphones, speakers, amplifiers, cameras, and displays)
• Advanced Troubleshooting / Problem Solving capabilities to narrow down root cause of incident reported by end users for IT devices and mobility support/management
• Advanced communications skills to work with multiple teams (Network, Server) and/or OEMs on high priority issues.
• Good Knowledge and experience in managing Power Shut Down maintenance activities which includes shutting down network devices and servers in Data Center
• Manage IT Asset lifecycle management for the location/region including asset collection coordination with vendor, secure storage, labelling, imaging, allocation, recovery, hygiene validation, disposal, and system updates.
• Basic Troubleshooting / Problem Solving capabilities (L1 level) for network devices which includes rack and stack (Routers, Switch, Firewalls, Wireless Access points)
• Knowledge / Understanding of GMP and GxP
• Knowledge / Experience on working in a Clean Room environment and/or Manufacturing environment.
• Strong focus on quality and attention to detail
• Provide smart Hands and Feet support for Technology team on demand
• Rack and Stack Support for commissioning/decommissioning infra devices to be provided.
• Provide physical access to vendors on demand for site/Communication rooms – IDF/MDF/MMR and Data Center/Server room.
• Good Knowledge and experience in managing Power Shut Down maintenance activities which includes shutting down network devices and servers in Data Center
• Printer Management/usage monitoring and coordinate with Vendors to ensure print services continuity.
• Co-ordination for cable patching with Vendors or enable on demand.
• Ensure basic Network connectivity (LAN), Wi-Fi access / Video Tandberg / Printer/ Voice are available at site
• Advanced Troubleshooting / Problem Solving capabilities to narrow down root cause of incident reported by end users for IT devices and mobility support/management
• Installing and configuring hardware and software components to ensure usability by end users
  
  

Salary And Other Compensation

Applications will be accepted until 6 July,2026

The annual salary for this position is between $52,000- $57,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
  

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.