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.
Sobre a Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram resultados tangíveis e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
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A Cognizant é uma empregadora que investe em equidade. Sua candidatura não será pautada em raça, cor, gênero, sexualidade, credo, origem, deficiência, gravidez ou qualquer outra característica protegida pelas leis brasileiras.
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