Cognizant is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance.
Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services.
Operating across 5 continents and with over 300.000 skilled employees, Cognizant partners with the leading Life Sciences companies globally to provide performance improvements, reduced costs and improve time to market. We are your single end to end partner for consultancy, design implementation, optimization and support for all applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Manufacturing stack.
We're looking for dedicated, innovative and driven talent to join our expanding team.
Experience/Attributes:
· Proven experience as a Senior Automation Engineer with increased levels of responsibility
· Experience designing, implementing and supporting automation solutions for clients in the Pharmaceutical and/or Biotechnology industries.
· Good knowledge of GAMP lifecycle and quality management processes employed in the pharmaceutical sector.
· Experience with Siemens Step 7 200/300/400 or Rockwell ControlLogix
· Good analytical & problem solving skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Leadership abilities, works well in a team environment.
Responsibilities:
· PLC Senior Engineer:
· Preferable experience on Rockwell/Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and/or Siemens TIA Portal PLC’s
· Must have minimum of 2+ years pharma experience.
· Some travel required initially to Vendor Factories in Europe for FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), must be willing and able to travel to sites in central Europe.
Essential Skills:
· 4+ Years Automation Experience in a GMP environment·
· Automation PLC experience required in Siemens S7, Allen Bradley PLCs
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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 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
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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.
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