Desktop Engineer II

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JR Automation a Hitachi Group Company is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the worlds leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and were always looking to get stronger across North America Europe and Asia. Join us as a Desktop Engineer II in Holland MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Location Type: This is a full-time salary position with a hybrid work schedule based in Holland MI (up to 3 days per week onsite).

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages medical benefits starting your first day and paid parental leave

• Opportunity to work on customized 1-of-1 automation projects

• A collaborative engineering-driven environment

• Career growth and skill development opportunities

• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

• Work with cutting edge and innovative technologies

Role Overview

The Desktop Engineer II is responsible for managing and supporting a large-scale Microsoft endpoint environment including SCCM Intune Windows operating systems patching software deployments and endpoint security for over 2000 devices. The position provides advanced Tier 3 support leverages PowerShell automation and maintains key technologies such as Azure Active Directory Group Policy SQL reporting and mobile device management. The ideal candidate will drive desktop standards and best practices support infrastructure and operating system upgrades and contribute to project and change management initiatives. Strong troubleshooting collaboration and communication skills are essential along with participation in after-hours support for critical incidents.

How Youll Make an Impact:

• SCCM environment management

• OSD and related troubleshooting

• Software packaging and automation heavily utilizing PowerShell.

• Driver package management

• Managing client hardware specifications

• Infrastructure management including distribution points management points cloud management gateways SQL servers and WSUS servers.

• Windows patch management and deployment

• Device co-management with Intune

• SQL reports for business data requests

• Troubleshooting and maintaining the environment

• Windows Operating System environment management including version upgrades.

• Windows Defender configurations and deployments

• Intune MDM for Android/iOS for personal and corporate devices

• Azure resource and services management

• Group Policy Management

• Ability to develop and manage standard practices for software deployments for over 2000 clients.

• Strong troubleshooting skills in areas of client endpoints and ability to act as tier 3 support.

• Understanding of OSI Model DNS DHCP Active Directory Management and Windows Server understanding

• Client Privilege Management including utilizing BeyondTrust Privilege Management

• Experience planning researching and developing desktop policies standards and procedures.

• Scripting experience including PowerShell batch etc.

• Dashboard experience preferred - I.e. PowerBI SCOM etc.

• Due to the critical nature of this position you will be expected to be available 24x7 days a week in the event of a significant issue or critical downtime.

• Your position requires travel to the West Michigan area and occasional travel out of the local service area.

• You must be available via phone and immediate contact methods need to be established to ensure a proper operating response in the event of critical downtime. JR Automation will provide a cellphone or reimbursement for such support.

Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What Youll Bring:

• 4 years of managing a global desktop

• Understanding of ITIL principles

• Strong project management skills

• Familiarity with change processes

• Team oriented skills and attention to detail

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen physical examination and background check.

Company Overview:

At JR Automation A Hitachi Group Company we discover potential reimagine limits and advance industry. When faced with a problem we find a solution. Together we push whats possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2000 at one of our 20 facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

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