Field Service Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
Alter Domus is a leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, seeking a Field Service Engineer to provide on-site support for end-user devices and workplace equipment. This role involves preparing, delivering, and maintaining devices, ensuring accurate asset and inventory management while delivering high-quality support to end users.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare, configure and deliver laptops, peripherals and standard workplace equipment to end users as part of joiner, mover and leaver processes.
• Perform device imaging, provisioning and deployment using tools such as Microsoft Intune or Autopilot, following agreed procedures and standard configurations.
• Provide on-site hardware and software troubleshooting for standard workplace issues, including laptops, docking stations, monitors, keyboards, mice, headsets, printers and meeting room equipment.
• Support device swap, repair coordination and reimaging activities, ensuring continuity of service for end users with minimal disruption.
• Schedule and conduct user handovers professionally, providing basic orientation on new equipment and escalating non-standard or complex issues when required.
• Conduct user acceptance testing upon completion of installations or repairs, obtaining sign-off in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Manage loan devices, maintain stockroom accuracy and report discrepancies to the relevant team in a timely manner.
• Update and maintain asset records and inventory data in the ticketing toolset, ensuring accuracy at every stage of the device lifecycle.
• Support logistics activities including receiving, unpacking, verifying and assembling equipment, as well as coordinating returns and faulty device dispatch for warranty or depot repair.
• Prepare devices for reuse or disposal, including supporting data wiping procedures and coordinating device packaging and shipment in line with agreed processes.
• Act as on-site remote hands at assigned locations, supporting infrastructure and network teams where specialised expertise is not available locally. This includes power cycling equipment, running basic diagnostics, confirming network connectivity, performing visual inspections and assisting with basic rack and stack operations where required.
• Availability to support activities outside standard business hours, including weekends, may be required with prior notice — particularly in the context of infrastructure maintenance windows, switch upgrades, disaster recovery or business continuity exercises.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Basic working knowledge of Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 in an end-user support context.
• Familiarity with device provisioning concepts, preferably using Microsoft Intune or Autopilot.
• Basic understanding of hardware troubleshooting for laptops, desktops and common peripherals.
• Basic awareness of asset management principles, inventory processes and data protection requirements.
• Experience using a ticketing tool such as ServiceNow, Remedy, Jira Service Management or equivalent.
• Ability to follow documented procedures accurately and update records consistently.
• Strong communication skills with professional, user-facing manner and a customer-first approach.
• Organised and reliable, with the ability to manage concurrent tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• Compliance with safety protocols and quality standards is always expected, as this role acts as the on-site representative of the company's technology and service standards.
• Availability to support activities outside standard business hours, including weekends, may be required with prior notice.
Preferred:
• ITIL Foundation, CompTIA A+, Microsoft Fundamentals or equivalent vendor hardware certification.
• Experience supporting Mac OS environments.
• Knowledge of the local language of the assigned site is an advantage and may be required depending on location.
Company:
Alter Domus is a fully integrated Fund and Corporate services provider, dedicated to international private equity & infrastructure houses. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in Luxembourg, LUX, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.