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**About Us:** Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at **About Cognizant's IoT Practice:** Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things-but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all. The Lead Engineer - will lead a team of technical resources to design, develop, configure and test MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) solutions. They will be directly responsibility for leading resources contracted via a third-party and through other J&J organizations to develop & deploy MES application software to Medical Device manufacturing sites globally. The Lead Engineer will be responsible for: + Act as subject matter expert on system design and architecture. + Solutioning and designing new functionality. + Provide innovative ways of problem solving and implementing system improvements. + Look for out-of-the-box solutions to new requirements or to deprecate prior customizations. + Be the single point of contact for the technical deliverables of the project and know the status, risks, and issues at all times and coordinate/provide report outs & updates to leadership teams and stakeholders. + Application development oversight ensuring quality and timely delivery of project execution and completion. + Hands on application development on occasion to resolve issues and lead by example. + Work with other stakeholders and team members to identify, manage, and resolve risks. + Escalate and track cross-squad dependencies and impediments before they affect project deliverables, timeline, or cost. + Lead a team of internal and external professionals, geographically dispersed. + Mentor, coach, and teach other technical team members on best practices/principles. + Ensure IT compliance (WICO, HIPAA, GXP, 21 CFR Part 11, Records Management, SOX, SDLC, CSV) requirements in all activities and solutions are delivered. Qualifications: + 5 years' experience supporting Supply Chain/Manufacturing Systems required. + Experience in regulated manufacturing required (medical device preferred). + Experience in a Siemens Opcenter/Camstar technical role (hands on) required. + Experience in application development and support required. + Experience in project management and delivery with benefits delivered as committed required. + Experience in GxP systems, Computer System Validation, and consistent track record in the support of FDA regulated systems and business required. + Strong interpersonal skills required. Excellent communication, networking, and influencing skills including the ability to manage across all management and organizational levels required. + Ability to manage and drive multiple projects simultaneously required. + Experience with application interface design and development (Rest API for example) preferred. + Ability to work autonomously as an empowered leader. + Vendor management experience preferred. Why Join Us: + Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and innovative environment. + Collaborative and inclusive company culture. + Competitive salary and benefits package. + Professional development and growth opportunities. **Compensation:** - $90,000 to $160,000 +/- and this position are also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Application will be accepted by 07/4/2025 **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 Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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