IoT Solutions Architect

IoT Solutions Architect

Client is seeking an IoT Solutions Architect to join our Software Platform team. We are building the next generation orchestration platform with hands-on applications for a variety of users within client businesses. In addition, we are focused on using rich data to bring efficiency to material handling workflows through several software, robotics, and hardware solutions. The IoT Solutions Architect will bridge the gap between business needs and digital manufacturing technologies, ensuring both sides communicate effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between business needs and digital manufacturing technologies, ensuring both sides communicate effectively. Lead the assessment and development of architectures, focusing on integrating industrial robots and IoT software products within factory systems. Have a strong background in creating IT architectures and working collaboratively with teams in manufacturing environments. Ensure that industrial software solutions are built in alignment with key manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency. Work closely with key stakeholders to understand and address current and future challenges, needs, and opportunities. Provide valuable insights into emerging technology trends and potential disruptions, advocating for innovative advancements. Have full lifecycle experience in developing and deploying solutions in real-world manufacturing environments. Open to traveling up to 20% of the time to support work-related activities.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a closely related field. Strong understanding of how manufacturing relates to other Industry 4.0 value stream capabilities (supply chain, product development, customer experience, etc.). Ability to translate strategic business goals into clear vision and operating model objectives. Ensuring that business and IT architectures support the execution of the business strategy. Experience with MES, WMS, and manufacturing integrations. 7 years of experience in information systems environment in the Manufacturing and Industrial Automation domain Experience in Manufacturing IT Systems integration.

What We Offer

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

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 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

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