Customer Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Customer Engineer jobs in Ohio are in steady demand, with the strongest activity in enterprise technology, industrial automation, and cloud infrastructure, and openings at every level from field technician to senior solutions engineer. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like IBM, Rockwell Automation, and Oracle maintain significant Ohio operations. The sharpest demand is in cloud platform support, hardware and networking systems, and manufacturing-adjacent technical services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 - Cincinnati VA Medical Center
This Job Description reflects the primary duties of the role; however, it is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Team members may be asked to take on additional responsibilities in alignment with customer expectations, business needs, and Kentro’s culture of collaboration and adaptability.
- 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 Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card)
- 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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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in customer engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience configuring, deploying, or troubleshooting enterprise hardware or software systems
- Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure
- Strong customer-facing communication skills for technical presentations and issue resolution
- Ability to travel to Ohio customer sites for installations, audits, or on-site support
- Relevant vendor certifications such as Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or Google Cloud certification
Customer Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a customer engineer in Ohio?
Most Ohio employers require a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, information technology, or a related discipline. Customer engineer roles in Ohio carry no state-issued license, so entry depends on education, vendor certifications, and demonstrated hands-on experience. Certifications from Cisco, CompTIA, Microsoft, or Google strengthen applications considerably. Candidates who combine a technical degree with lab or internship experience at Ohio technology or manufacturing firms move through hiring processes fastest.
Which companies hire customer engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring customer engineers in Ohio right now include Cintas, Coesia, and Kentro, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of enterprise technology, logistics, and industrial manufacturing firms means hiring tends to be consistent across both the Columbus metro and Northeast Ohio's manufacturing corridor.
Which Ohio cities have the most customer engineer jobs?
Cincinnati, Mentor, and Mason account for the most customer engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because it hosts the state's densest cluster of enterprise technology offices and corporate headquarters, while Cleveland's manufacturing and healthcare sectors sustain demand in Northeast Ohio, and Cincinnati draws openings through its logistics, financial services, and consumer goods industries.
Are there remote customer engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based technical roles, because customer engineering often involves on-site installation, hardware troubleshooting, or in-person client engagement. About 33% of customer engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the portion of the role focused on software support, cloud platform management, and technical account work that can be handled off-site.
How can I get hired as a customer engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a technical support or field technician role at an Ohio technology distributor or managed services provider, which builds the hands-on and customer-facing skills employers expect. Large Ohio-based employers like Rockwell Automation and IBM run associate and new-graduate programs that place candidates with degrees directly into customer-facing technical tracks. Earning a CompTIA A+ or Network+ certification before applying signals readiness and moves applications past initial screening at most Ohio employers.
Where can I find and apply to customer engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to customer engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and smaller markets throughout the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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