Plant IT Desktop Support Engineer

Workhorse; Union City, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Workhorse is seeking a hands-on Desktop Support Engineer to provide frontline IT support across our automotive manufacturing facility. You will keep plant floor systems, office IT, and production‑adjacent technology running with minimal downtime, balancing office and manufacturing needs in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires troubleshooting across hardware, software, and network issues, collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations, and participation

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in desktop, technical, or IT support.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and networking.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, Microsoft 365, Active Directory/Entra ID, and IT ticketing systems.
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi‑Fi, and network troubleshooting.
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritize issues based on business and production impact.
• Must be a self-starter with a positive attitude and adaptable to a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 1/2 support for desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, mobile devices, and other IT equipment.
• Troubleshoot Windows, Linux, Microsoft 365, email, authentication, VPN, and common business applications.
• Support plant-floor computers, terminals, barcode scanners, label printers, and other manufacturing technology.
• Troubleshoot basic wired/wireless network, connectivity, DNS, DHCP, and endpoint issues.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to resolve IT‑related issues.
• Manage user onboarding/offboarding, hardware provisioning, software installation, and IT asset inventory.
• Monitor and maintain endpoint security, patching, and device compliance in accordance with company standards.
• Manage support tickets, document resolutions, and elevate complex issues to appropriate IT teams or vendors.
• Participate in hardware refreshes, system upgrades, plant projects, and technology deployments.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements to increase IT reliability and user experience.
• Follow all IT security, plant safety, and operational procedures.
• Re-image existing employee PCs, as needed, without data loss.
• Create, maintain, and delete Windows Active Directory accounts in accordance with company standards.
• Follow documented procedures and controls.
• Must maintain required evidence of compliance and provide SOX Audit support as required.
• Manage conference room equipment and set Audio Visual Standards for Conference rooms.
• Work directly with HR to support onboarding and offboarding of IT services for Associates.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Problem solving

Independent work

Manufacturing IT

Education

Associate/Bachelor in IT

Tools

Intune

SCCM/MECM

Endpoint security

Job description

Workhorse is seeking a hands-on Desktop Support Engineer to provide frontline IT support across our automotive manufacturing facility. You will keep plant floor systems, office IT, and production‑adjacent technology running with minimal downtime, balancing office and manufacturing needs in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires troubleshooting across hardware, software, and network issues, collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations, and participation