About Us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
About Cognizant’s IoT Practice:
Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.
Mandatory Skills:
Provide broad technical and functional knowledge of various key manufacturing systems technology and business platforms with an awareness of architecture·
Must have hands-on experience on Ignition SCADA.
Should be proficient in all Ignition Modules like Alarm, EAM, Device driver, Tag historian, DB Management, MQTT etc.
Should be proficient in various Ignition Architecture, Licensing scheme, Python Scripting, Reporting in ignition.
Experience on large scale design and development of HMI, MES, and SCADA systems built around the Ignition platform
Experience in implementing complex network architecture in cloud and on-premises Ignition SCADA system and troubleshooting knowledge·
Experience working with various device interfaces like OPC UA, Modbus, DNP, MQTT etc.
Ability to understand PLC logic and programming·
Work on large and complex projects for SCADA and High-Level Controls with minimum supervision.
Experience working with JDBC, ODBC databases, writing medium to complex queries, stored procedures, functions.
Provide technical advice for agile development and CI/CD integration and support of automated deployment on various cloud platform.
Should be proficient on leading cloud platform like MS Azure, AWS etc.
Ready to learn new technologies and flexible to adopt domains.
Follows defined processes and provides inputs for betterment where possible.
Pre-requisite Skills: -
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience (6+ years preferred) in designing, developing, and deploying industrial automation and control systems, with a significant focus on the Inductive Automation Ignition platform.
Hands on experience on Python Scripting, Handling SQL Queries
Communication/Network Protocols-OPC, Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, ModbusTCP/IP
Knowledge of Industrial PLC systems
Candidates must possess good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of management and clients
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
Must Have:
Ignition Core/Gold Certification
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and innovative environment.
- Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
Compensation: - $90,000 to $150,000 +/- and this position are also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Application will be accepted by 09/7/2025
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.
Disclaimer:
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
