Job summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and bilingual Lead Engineer to drive the delivery of Industrial IoT (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 solutions across manufacturing and energy sectors. This role demands deep technical expertise in edge computing, industrial automation, and secure cloud-edge integration. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives that enable Smart Production, Smart Quality, Smart Maintenance, Smart Asset, and Smart Inventory operations, working closely with engineering teams and Japanese clients. The ability to communicate fluently in both English and Japanese is essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead end-to-end IIoT solution delivery, focusing on edge integration and smart operations across manufacturing domains.
• Architect and deploy Edge computing solutions using Azure IoT Edge, AWS Greengrass, Red Hat OpenShift or similar.
• Integrate plant floor assets (PLCs, sensors, gateways, controllers) using industrial and IIoT protocols such as Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT.
• Ensure secure and scalable communication between Edge and Cloud environments.
• Collaborate with global teams across Japan and offshore (India) locations to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Engage with mid-senior client leadership to understand business needs and translate them into technical architectures.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in Industrial DataOps, including Unified Namespace (UNS) and contextualized data models.
• Support pre-sales, solutioning, and competency development initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to capability building in IIoT and Industry 4.0.
Skills and experience (Mandatory)
• 12+ years of experience in Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Operations Management, Digital Manufacturing, or IIoT.
• Strong understanding of industrial and IIoT communication protocols: Modbus, OPC, OPC UA, MQTT.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and Edge runtimes.
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift is a strong advantage.
• Deep domain knowledge in Manufacturing (Discrete, Process, Pharma) and Energy & Utilities.
• Familiarity with Industrial DataOps concepts like Unified Namespace (UNS) using tools such as HighByte, Litmus, Ignition etc.
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships and deliver business-aligned solutions.
• Fluent communication skills in both English and Japanese (mandatory).
• Strong business acumen and ability to quickly grasp client operations and challenges.
• Experience working in global delivery models with virtual teams.
Required certifications:
• Microsoft Certified: Azure IoT Developer Specialty
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration
• Certified Automation Professional (CAP) – ISA
• Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or higher (if not a native speaker)
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
