About the role
As an Automation Engineer (PLC / SCADA / DeltaV Systems), you will make an impact by designing, configuring, and supporting critical industrial control systems that drive reliable and efficient manufacturing operations. You will be a valued member of the engineering team, working closely with operations, maintenance, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure optimal system performance and compliance.
In this role, you will:
- Design, configure, and maintain PLC, SCADA, and DeltaV systems to support plant operations
- Troubleshoot, upgrade, and optimize existing control systems to ensure reliability and performance
- Monitor system performance and resolve technical issues to minimize downtime and improve efficiency
- Support integrations across control systems, data historians, and MES platforms
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards, while maintaining proper documentation and change control processes
Work model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring presence at a client or Cognizant office.
This role requires working in a rotational shift schedule to support continuous operations.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting and may change based on business or client requirements.
What you need to have to be considered:
- Experience working with PLC, SCADA, and DeltaV or similar distributed control systems
- Strong troubleshooting and maintenance experience in industrial automation systems
- Knowledge of control system integrations, including MES and data historian platforms
- Experience managing change control, technical documentation, and system updates
- Understanding of regulatory compliance related to safety, environmental, and quality standards
These will help you stand out:
- Experience in process manufacturing or regulated industries
- Exposure to project coordination or project management activities
- Familiarity with automation best practices, standards, and lifecycle management
- Ability to provide technical support and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience creating and maintaining knowledge bases and troubleshooting documentation
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique experience and perspective to the role.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until July 4, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $68,000 - $109,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
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
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
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.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
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.
