Desktop Engineer Intern

Cognizant; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Desktop Engineer Intern to deliver hands-on, onsite technical support, keeping end users productive and devices running smoothly. You’ll join an internal IT team and collaborate with client site staff to resolve hardware and printer issues.

The role requires 20 hours per week onsite at our Hooksett, NH offices, with a 9-month to 1-year internship starting October 2026. Ideal candidates are pursuing STEM majors and have strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Currently attending a 2-year or 4-year accredited college or university, pursuing a STEM major.
• Availability to work part-time, 20 hours per week onsite.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between HQ and Retail locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite technical support for basic hardware-related issues with desktops, laptops, and peripheral devices.
• Provide onsite support for printer-related issues and requests, including label printers, mobile printers, receipt printers, and toners.
• Configure new desktops, laptops, printers, and other peripherals according to standard operating procedures.
• Review knowledge base and SOPs, update outdated SOPs and create new SOPs for defined processes.

Skills

Onsite support

Hardware troubleshooting

Printer support

SOP documentation

Education

Pursuing STEM major

Tools

Printers

Hardware peripherals

Job description

About the role

As a Desktop Engineer Intern, you will make an impact by providing hands-on, onsite technical support that keeps end users productive and their devices running smoothly. You will be a valued member of the internal IT support team and work collaboratively with fellow IT team members and client site staff.

In this role, you will

• Provide onsite technical support for basic hardware-related issues with desktops, laptops, and peripheral devices.
• Provide onsite support for printer-related issues and requests, including label printers, mobile printers, receipt printers, and toners.
• Configure new desktops, laptops, printers, and other peripherals according to standard operating procedures.
• Review the knowledge base and SOPs, update outdated SOPs for new or changing processes, and create SOPs for newly defined processes and procedures.

Work model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various well-being programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Hooksett, New Hampshire.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• Currently attending a 2-year or 4-year accredited college or university, pursuing a STEM major.
• Availability to work part-time, 20 hours per week (5 days a week, 4 hours a day), onsite.
• A high level of quality and strong attention to detail.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel between the HQ (14 Central Park Dr, Hooksett) and Retail (1278 Hooksett Rd, Hooksett) locations as required to perform job duties.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Start Date

The internship will last 9 months to 1 year, starting in October 2026.

Hourly rate and other compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Disclaimer

The hourly rate, 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.

Work Authorization

Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.