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Job Summary

This hybrid role is for a Developer with three to six years of experience working in the automotive industry focusing on automotive functional safety and model based manufacturing solutions. The role involves implementing and supporting Opcenter Exec for discrete and process operations along with Teamcenter ensuring safe efficient and traceable production environments that align with industry regulations and organizational goals.


Responsibilities

  • Develop end to end software solutions that integrate automotive functional safety principles with Opcenter Exec systems to support discrete and process manufacturing operations in line with organizational quality targets
  • Implement configuration and customization of Opcenter Exec applications to enable robust production workflows that improve visibility traceability and operational efficiency across automotive plants
  • Design and maintain Teamcenter based data structures to ensure consistent management of product and process information including engineering changes and manufacturing instructions for automotive programs
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams across engineering manufacturing and quality to translate automotive industry requirements into scalable technical solutions focusing on safety compliance and production reliability
  • Analyze existing manufacturing execution processes and propose system enhancements within Opcenter Exec and Teamcenter that reduce manual effort increase data accuracy and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Develop and optimize interfaces between Opcenter Exec Teamcenter and other enterprise systems to ensure seamless data exchange and unified reporting for safety critical and production related metrics
  • Perform detailed root cause analysis on software and integration issues in hybrid work model settings and implement corrective actions that minimize downtime and safeguard functional safety performance
  • Conduct unit testing integration testing and system validation activities to confirm that developed solutions meet automotive functional safety standards and comply with internal governance policies
  • Document technical designs configuration decisions and test outcomes in a clear and structured manner to support audit readiness regulatory reviews and effective knowledge transfer within the development team
  • Provide day shift support for production environments by monitoring key application health indicators and responding to incidents in a timely manner ensuring minimal disruption to automotive manufacturing operations
  • Engage in regular code reviews and follow secure and reliable coding practices that align with organizational standards resulting in resilient applications that help deliver safe and sustainable mobility solutions
  • Participate in hybrid collaboration ceremonies such as virtual standups and design sessions to maintain alignment on sprint goals and deliverables while supporting a culture of transparency and shared ownership
  • Drive incremental improvements in user experience for shop floor and engineering stakeholders by tailoring application features and workflows that help them make more informed decisions and reduce rework in automotive programs

    • Qualifications

  • Bring solid hands on experience in automotive functional safety implementation with understanding of relevant standards and ability to apply safety concepts within manufacturing and product lifecycle systems
  • Demonstrate practical expertise in using Opcenter Exec for discrete or process environments including configuration of production models rules and data collection to support complex automotive manufacturing scenarios
  • Show proficiency in Teamcenter configuration and usage including handling product structures manufacturing process planning and change management in an automotive context
  • Apply strong knowledge of automotive industry practices such as product development lifecycles compliance needs and traceability expectations to guide pragmatic system design and implementation choices
  • Utilize sound skills in software development or configuration preferably within enterprise manufacturing or product lifecycle platforms along with competency in analyzing logs and resolving integration issues
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders and work effectively in hybrid work arrangements demonstrating self management and accountability for outcomes

    • 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.
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    • 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.

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