Job Summary
E - System Engineer - The E-System Engineer supports the implementation maintenance and lifecycle management of electronic systems (e.g. MES LIMS QMS DMS ERP and historians) in a GxP-regulated life science manufacturing environment. The role ensures systems are validated secure and compliant with 21 CFR Part 11 EU Annex 11 and data integrity (ALCOA+) requirements while providing reliable technical support and driving continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Configure administer and maintain GxP electronic systems such as MES LIMS QMS document management and ERP-related applications
- Provide L2/L3 technical support troubleshoot incidents and perform root cause analysis to minimize downtime
- Prepare and execute CSV deliverables per GAMP 5 including validation plans URS risk assessments IQ/OQ/PQ and traceability matrices
- Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 EU Annex 11 and data integrity requirements including audit trails and electronic signatures
- Manage user access roles security and master data in line with defined SOPs and periodic review requirements
- Author and manage change controls deviations CAPAs and impact assessments to keep systems in a validated state
- Support system integrations and interfaces between shop-floor laboratory and enterprise systems
- Plan and support system upgrades patches migrations backups and disaster recovery testing
- Collaborate with Manufacturing QA IT and Automation teams to gather requirements and support new projects and tech transfers
- Maintain SOPs and system documentation train end users and support audits and regulatory inspections
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Accommodations: 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.
- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: 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.
- Inclusion: 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.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.











