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
Additional employment information
Compensation 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.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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, state or local laws.
Applicants for US based positions must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for US based positions.
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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.
