Job Summary
We are seeking an AI Automation Engineer to design and deliver AI enabled and rule based automation solutions for manufacturing and MES processes The role will focus on improving master data quality reducing manual effort and enabling secure traceable automation across Critical Manufacturing MES environments
Responsibilities
Develop AI agents workflow automations data processing solutions system integrations and Azure DevOps pipelines
Automate master data synchronization validation gap analysis hotfix creation bulk data processing and facility environment setup
Analyse historical Azure DevOps data to identify recurring issues and recommend preventive actions
Integrate solutions with MES platforms databases APIs and enterprise AI services
Implement approval workflows monitoring logging exception handling retries rollback and audit controls
Perform testing deployment documentation knowledge transfer and production support
Collaborate with MES teams architects security teams and business stakeholders
Required Skills
Strong experience in Python SQL REST APIs automation and system integration
Hands on experience with AIML large language models intelligent agents prompt engineering and AI guardrails
Experience with Azure AI Azure OpenAI and Azure DevOps CICD pipelines
Knowledge of Git automated testing DevSecOps monitoring data security and responsible AI
Strong analytical communication and problem solving skills
Preferred Skills
Experience with Critical Manufacturing MES or other manufacturing execution systems
Knowledge of manufacturing master data multi environment configuration PLM integration and site rollouts
Familiarity with responsible AI governance and model risk controls
Certifications Required
Relevant Microsoft Azure AI DevOps or solution architecture certifications
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.











