Desktop Engineer II

Location:

Holland, Michigan, United States Job :

R0136251

Date Posted:

Company Name:

J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLCProfession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule:

Full time Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

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 world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re 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 projectsA collaborative, engineering-driven environment

Career growth and skill development opportunitiesA 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 2,000 devices. The position provides advanced Tier 3 support, leverages Power Shell 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 You’ll Make an Impact:

SCCM environment managementOSD and related troubleshooting

Software packaging and automation heavily utilizing Power Shell.

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 IntuneSQL 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 2,000+ 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 Beyond Trust Privilege Management Experience planning, researching, and developing desktop policies, standards, and procedures.

Scripting experience including Power Shell, 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 You’ll 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 what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to  Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
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