Customer Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL
Customer Engineer jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market tech corridor, with strong demand across enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, and manufacturing technology. Leading employers actively hiring include Google, Independence Pet Holdings, and Adyen. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Kentro is hiring an experienced Customer Service Engineer to support our VA-ESOM- End Point Support and Operations Monitoring contract across the United States. The VA is responsible for providing comprehensive onsite and remote support to IT customers across all VA Administrations and special program offices, including direct support of over 340,000 VA employees and thousands of contractors who use government-furnished IT equipment and infrastructure. The VA provides support staff across 100+ CONUS and OCONUS locations, including difficult-to-accommodate locales, such as high cost of living or under-supported economic areas, where VA offices or facilities may be located and require onsite services.
A Customer Service Engineer can quickly respond to end-user requests for assistance when existing manuals and scripted responses are insufficient to meet user needs. Must be able to interact with customers, diagnose problems, and lead customers through the necessary steps to correct their issues. Must have experience conducting routine system administration tasks and logging data in system admin logs.
Location: Onsite Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (Chicago, IL)
- Support the Government with the installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of computer systems and equipment, ensuring optimal operation and user satisfaction.
- Assist in delivering both remote and desk-side technical support, responding to IT support tickets, and performing diagnostic and repair activities on both hardware and software components.
- Aid in setting up and maintaining user accounts, interfacing with other software applications, compiling reports, and responding to customer requests.
- Assist in the maintenance of Active Directory and other system accounts, support connectivity and client applications, and assist in the configuration and support of local and wide area network services.
- Monitor open tickets in VA’s ServiceNow customer incident ticketing system to ensure adherence to business processes, and any discrepancies identified shall be reported with proposed corrective actions for approval before implementation.
- The work environment involves both sedentary and active elements, requiring careful handling of electronic components and adherence to safety precautions to prevent injuries or equipment damage.
- Utilize debugging protocols and processes.
- Troubleshoot problems and issues identified by customers and implement corrective actions quickly.
- Facilitate equipment returns, deployments, unboxing, inventorying, and verification.
- Possessing the physical capability to handle demanding tasks such as lifting equipment up to 50 pounds and bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, climbing, and crawling to navigate through facility spaces to access and repair equipment.
- Stand and move throughout the work area for prolonged periods.
- Active listening: Understand customer needs and concerns fully before responding.
- Clear verbal and written communication: Explain technical issues in simple, customer-friendly language.
- Empathy: Show understanding and patience with frustrated or non-technical customers.
- Relationship building: Develop trust and rapport with customers and colleagues.
- Professional demeanor: Represent the company with courtesy and confidence in all interactions.
- Proactive attitude: Anticipate customer needs before they escalate into issues.
- Continuous improvement: Seek feedback to improve both personal performance and customer experience.
- Ownership: Take responsibility for resolving issues from start to finish.
- A Customer Service Engineer may be asked to provide additional support during temporary periods of increased workload, referred to as “surge capacity.” These requests would be discussed and coordinated beforehand and depending on the event, events may require the need to travel for 2 weeks at a time, equating to 12 consecutive days, departing on Monday, and returning on the Friday of the following week.
- Overtime is not authorized for any work to include this surge capacity.
- For work related travel, Kentro will pre-pay specific expenses (airfare, and hotel); expenses that are out-of-pocket will require submission of an expense report in accordance with Kentro policy. Expense reimbursements are paid out weekly. Per diem for meals and lodging will be provided for overnight stays based on the GSA Per Diem Rates for that location.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline or 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
- 2+ years of experience in IT Technical Support, Help Desk or System Administration.
- Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role as listed in the job description.
- Experience in conducting routine system administration tasks and logging data in system admin logs
- Knowledge on a number of debugging protocols and processes
- Adept knowledge in IT principles and practices, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, and a basic understanding of system administration in a Windows environment
- US Citizen or Green card holder
- Willing and able to get a Public Trust Suitability clearance
- Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents
- If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully.
- Yearly Flu Vaccination
- Tuberculosis testing with a negative result
- Vaccination records or titer testing required for Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Hepatitis B, and/or Varicella
We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.
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Customer Engineer Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a customer engineer job in Chicago?
The strongest path into Chicago's customer engineer market is through the city's enterprise software and cloud infrastructure sectors, which cluster in the Loop and Fulton Market. Employers in fintech, healthcare technology, and industrial automation hire heavily here. Candidates with hands-on implementation experience, strong client-facing communication skills, and familiarity with platforms like Salesforce or AWS consistently stand out in Chicago's competitive hiring pool.
Which companies hire customer engineers in Chicago?
Companies currently hiring customer engineers in Chicago include Google, Independence Pet Holdings, and Adyen, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Chicago's mix of global enterprises headquartered downtown and fast-growing tech firms in Fulton Market means openings appear across a wide range of company sizes and industries.
Are there remote customer engineer jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though availability depends on the role: desk-based and pre-sales customer engineer positions are frequently remote, while on-site installation and hardware-focused roles are rarely remote by nature. About 44% of customer engineer openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Cloud and software-focused roles originating from Chicago's Fulton Market employers tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility.
How can I get a customer engineer job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is through associate or junior technical support roles at mid-size SaaS companies in Fulton Market, where employers often promote internally into customer engineer positions. Lateral moves from IT help desk or field technician roles at Chicago's manufacturing and logistics firms also open the door. Earning a vendor certification, such as from Google or Cisco, gives entry-level candidates a concrete edge with Chicago employers who prioritize demonstrated technical competency over years of experience.
Which industries hire the most customer engineers in Chicago?
Chicago customer engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software and Cybersecurity, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Chicago's position as a hub for financial services technology, enterprise software, and advanced manufacturing drives consistent demand across these sectors throughout the year.
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