Senior Automation Specialist

4 days ago


Thousand Oaks, California, United States Cognizant Full time

Senior Automation Specialist

Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking a Senior Automation Specialist to join our team of Engineering professionals in a permanent role. Our company's strength lies in our ability to work together, fostering a diverse set of backgrounds that offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. This encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We are looking for someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and take a responsible role in the Client Engineering Team

• Develop familiarity with the clients' manufacturing system standards

• Implement clients' Automation Standards throughout all projects relating to their deliverables

• Act as client representative providing oversight to the System Integrators, reviewing and approving design and test documentation

• Implement best practices from previous projects relating to their deliverables

• Create Automation User Requirement Specifications

• Responsible for Software Development and implementation

• Support FAT/C&Q activities as applicable

• Ability to execute system changes and optimization under site change control

• Provide front-line automation support to production

Required Skills:

• Proactive mindset

• Natural problem solver

• Skilled in writing protocols and collaboration

• Demonstrated skill with scripting and test automation

• Mentor, guide, and support fellow team members

• Drive for innovation and continuous improvement

• Effectively organize and prioritize tasks to make the most of available time

Desired Qualifications:

• Process Automation project experience with the DeltaV and Rockwell Platforms

• Drive for innovation and continuous improvement

• Understanding of Process Automation implementation in a Pharma/Biotech environment

• Familiarity with ISA 88 and GAMP

• Clear understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies

• Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer engineering, or equivalent experience

• Experience with SCADA, PLCs, HMI, APIs, SQL software and systems is not required but desirable

• Over 7 years relevant DeltaV experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry

Compensation and Benefits:

The annual salary for this position is dependent 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.

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

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life.



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