About the role
The OSS Engineer is responsible for delivering onsite End User Services (EUS), workplace support, and production-site IT/OT support services to ensure stable, secure, and uninterrupted business and manufacturing operations. The role acts as the local IT representative on Client site, providing hands-on support for end-user devices, production-related workstations, IoT/OT-connected equipment, and coordination with infrastructure, application, automation, and third-party vendor teams.
Key Responsibilities
OSS / Onsite Support Services
• Act as the primary onsite IT contact for business users and production teams.
• Provide physical touch support for IT infrastructure and workplace technologies.
• Provide deskside support for Windows workstations, laptops, Mobile devices, and tablets.
• Install, Move, Add, Change, and Decommission (IMACD) user devices and peripherals.
• Support Microsoft Office and standard corporate applications.
• Manage hardware lifecycle activities, asset tracking, and inventory management.
• Participate in major incident resolution and business continuity activities.
• Coordinate with Service Desk, Infrastructure, Workplace, Security, and Application teams.
• Support field services, vendor escorting, hardware installations, and cabling activities.
• Ensure compliance with Client IT policies, operational procedures, and safety requirements.
IT/OT & IoT Support
• Provide first-line support for production-related workstations and manufacturing systems.
• Support local manufacturing applications, MES environments, and related interfaces.
• Assist automation vendors and third-party partners during production system maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Perform physical inspection and basic troubleshooting of IoT devices, sensors, cameras, gateways, and edge devices.
• Verify power, cabling, connectivity, and network availability of IoT-enabled equipment.
• Support approved device replacement activities and maintain asset records.
• Assist with OT/IT integration activities while adhering to defined escalation processes.
• Provide hands-and-feet support for production-critical systems and connected manufacturing environments.
• Coordinate with OT, Automation, Network, Security, and Infrastructure teams for issue resolution.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Coordinate with automation vendors, application vendors, network providers, and third-party support teams.
• Escort and supervise external vendors during onsite activities.
• Ensure proper documentation, communication, and closure of vendor-related incidents and service requests.
• Maintain effective collaboration with business users and production stakeholders.
Required Technical Skills
• Windows 10/11 Administration
• Microsoft 365 Applications
• Active Directory & User Administration
• Hardware and Asset Management
• Networking Fundamentals (LAN, VLAN, TCP/IP, VPN)
• Printing Technologies
• ITSM-Tools (ServiceNow, Remedy, etc.)
• Knowledge of Production Environments and OT Operations
• Manufacturing IT Environment Exposure
• Incident, Problem, and Change-Management Processes
Soft Skills
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently in remote site locations
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Vendor coordination and teamwork
• Capability to work in on-call and business-critical support environments
Experience
• 3–8 years of End User Support / OSS experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or mill environments preferred.
• Experience in EUS, onsite support, and IT/OT integrated environments is highly desirable.