Cognizant is recruiting a PLC Engineer, and the remote technology role comes with an attractive salary and benefits package. As a PLC Engineer, you will manage and provide for the development of all DCS, PLCs and SCADA systems to industry standards, GAMP5. You will also ensure the design, development, maintenance and troubleshooting of automated systems on site is completed promptly. In your first few weeks in this PLC Engineer role, you can expect to: Provide project support, including coding, design, testing and IOQ support Support on-site PLCs including Siemens and Allan Bradley PLC Initiate, Implement, and Qualify Proactive site changes and small projects for the site Join the daily support rota for the department Coordinate tasks to ensure timely delivery Monthly reporting of tasks completed and support provided. To apply for this PLC Engineer role, you will need a Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience. You will also require the following: 5+ years of Automation Experience in a GMP environment Automation PLC experience required in Siemens S7, Allen Bradley PLCs Familiarity with other serialization systems like Uhlmann, Seavision, Jekson, Systech, Micro Focus Application Life Cycle Management Quality Center, Tracelink, and ServiceNow. As a vital member of our team and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. At Cognizant, taking care of employees is a priority: You can pursue innovative career tracks and opportunities here You can enhance your professional development through education and dedicated training We’ll give you the skills you need to keep pace with the changing workplace while our compensation, benefits and wellness packages help you stay healthy and plan for the future. Please reach out to our friendly and welcoming team today to apply and register your interest for this full-time hybrid PLC Engineer position. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist @ Cognizant | HR, Recruitment Part time Automation & OT Service Lead Role Overview The Automation and OT Managed Service Lead is responsible for overseeing the delivery of projects and support services across automation and OT systems within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role requires acting as the primary point of contact for our team on our client site including management of overall team resourcing, performance and development. This role is 3 days per week on site and salary pro rated accordingly Required Skills & Experience Strategic Thinker, to drive innovative thinking and add value to the service provided. Strong communication skills for engagement with client and internal stakeholders as well as team members Excellent presentation and facilitation skills Ability to lead, motivate and engage the team to continually deliver Technical background in Process Automation and/or OT systems essential Background in life science project management desirable Key Responsibilities Overall accountability for all Cognizant activities on the client site. Responsible for onsite project delivery, working with the site project manager to resource, budget and deliver all onsite projects on time. Responsible for onsite managed service team to resource and deliver system support, system change and innovation to our client. Support our team with development and career progression. Resourcing for Project and Manage Service requirements to meet client needs. Measure and report team performance to Cognizant and client stakeholders against formal KPIs. Manage our service budget and ensure control of Capex spend for client projects. Act as primary POC for all client requirements related to Automation and OT systems. Working closely with Cognizant Delivery Leaders and our Sales team, to manage and develop our Site Services offering. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Part-time Job function Science, Engineering, and Project Management Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Medical Equipment Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr
Cognizant is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance. Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services. Operating across 5 continents and with over 300.000 skilled employees, Cognizant partners with the leading Life Sciences companies globally to provide performance improvements, reduced costs and improve time to market. We are your single end to end partner for consultancy, design implementation, optimization and support for all applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Manufacturing stack. We're looking for dedicated, innovative and driven talent to join our expanding team. Requirements Core functions of the role include Incident Response, Backup Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Account/Group Management, Supporting Service Providers, Patch Deployment. Experience with Service Now, Trackwise, Veeva Quality Docs, ALM, SmartLab, Empower an advantage. Minimum 5 years experience in a Pharma/Biotech environment. Strong knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11 principles. Ability to write and execute Change Controls, Work Items and CAPAs. Experience implementing changes for IT applications in a GMP environment. Ability to write SOPs and other validation deliverables such as Design Specifications, System Overviews and Security Plans. Experience leading and writing deviation investigations. Strong oral and written communication skills. Self‑motivated, detail-oriented and excellent organizational and time management skills. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology and Engineering Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Support Engineer (IT & Platform Operations) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Cognizant is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance. Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services. Operating across 5 continents and with over 300.000 skilled employees, Cognizant partners with the leading Life Sciences companies globally to provide performance improvements, reduced costs and improve time to market. We are your single end‑to‑end partner for consultancy, design implementation, optimization and support for all applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Manufacturing stack. We’re looking for dedicated, innovative and driven talent to join our expanding team. We are looking to add an experienced Senior Automation Engineer - DeltaV to the team of our pharmaceutical client based in Cork. Responsibilities Overall responsibility for Technical Solution Service delivery. Ensuring that all technical aspects of the project/service are addressed and that the project service is implemented in a technically sound manner. Ensure all requirements are incorporated where possible and any deviations to those requirements are clearly communicated. Measure and verify project scope Identify scope changes. Participate in impact assessments of scope change requests. Communicate outcomes of scope change requests to team. Schedule Review with the Project Manager to identify any potential schedule changes. Primary technical point of contact for the client. Software Design and Development (including development and review of engineering design documents). Work with the PM on the co‑ordination of Software Activities and tracking requirements from design through configuration. Excellent communication presentation and facilitation skills. Lead, motivate and engage the team to continually deliver. Suitability degree qualified automation engineer with over 5 years pharmaceutical manufacturing experience. Expert understanding on all Project Lifecycle phases and tasks. Ability to liaise directly with client on design issues. Track record demonstrating an ability to lead a complete project. Ability to work independently. Proficient in spoken and written English. Thorough understanding of system (installing rebuilding etc.). Requirements Process Automation project experience with the DeltaV platform. 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. 5+ years relevant DeltaV experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing To apply for this full‑time Senior Automation Engineer – DeltaV role, please contact Cognizant today. Please refer any friends or colleagues for this role or direct them to our Careers page on our website. At Cognizant, we engineer modern businesses to improve everyday life because we’re dedicated to making a lasting impact. 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. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Cognizant is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance. Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services. Operating across 5 continents and with over 300,000 skilled employees, Cognizant partners with the leading Life Sciences companies globally to provide performance improvements, reduced costs and improve time to market. We are your single end‑to‑end partner for consultancy, design implementation, optimisation and support for all applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Manufacturing stack. We are looking to add an experienced Senior Automation Engineer – DeltaV to the team of our pharmaceutical client based in Dublin. Responsibilities Overall responsibility for Technical Solution Service delivery. Ensuring that all technical aspects of the project/service are addressed and that the project service is implemented in a technically sound manner. Ensure all requirements are incorporated where possible and any deviations to those requirements are clearly communicated. Measure and verify project scope Identify scope changes. Participate in impact assessments of scope change requests. Communicate outcomes of scope change requests to team. Schedule Review with the Project Manager to identify any potential schedule changes. Primary technical point of contact for the client. Software Design and Development (including development and review of engineering design documents). Work with the PM on the co‑ordination of Software Activities and tracking requirements from design through configuration. Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills. Lead, motivate and engage the team to continually deliver. Suitability degree qualified automation engineer with over 5 years pharmaceutical manufacturing experience. Expert understanding on all Project Lifecycle phases and tasks. Ability to liaise directly with client on design issues. Track record demonstrating an ability to lead a complete project. Ability to work independently. Proficient in spoken and written English. Thorough understanding of system (installing rebuilding etc.). Requirements Process Automation project experience with the DeltaV platform. 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. 5+ years relevant DeltaV experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland To apply for this full‑time Senior Automation Engineer – DeltaV role, please contact Cognizant today. Please refer any friends or colleagues for this role or direct them to our Careers page on our website. At Cognizant, we engineer modern businesses to improve everyday life because we're dedicated to making a lasting impact. We help our clients modernise technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast‑changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant. #J-18808-Ljbffr
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Cognizant Life Sciences Manufacturing Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist @ Cognizant | HR, Recruitment About the Company : Cognizant is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process services. Our mission is to help clients transform their business and achieve their goals through innovative technology solutions. We foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. About the Role : The Automation Managed Service Lead is responsible for overseeing the delivery of projects and support services across automation and OT systems within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role requires acting as the primary point of contact for our team on our client site including management of overall team resourcing, performance and development. Experience in MES/CSV/IT/OT is required and a distinct advantage. Responsibilities : Overall accountability for all Cognizant activities on the client site. Responsible for onsite project delivery, working with the site project manager to resource, budget and deliver all onsite projects on time. Responsible for onsite managed service team to resource and deliver system support, system change and innovation to our client. Support our team with development and career progression. Resourcing for Project and Manage Service requirements to meet client needs. Measure and report team performance to Cognizant and client stakeholders against formal KPIs. Manage our service budget and ensure control of Capex spend for client projects. Act as primary POC for all client requirements related to Automation and OT systems. Working closely with Cognizant Delivery Leaders and our Sales team, to manage and develop our Site Services offering. Qualifications : Experience in MES/CSV/IT/OT is a distinct advantage. Required Skills : Strategic Thinker, to drive innovative thinking and add value to the service provided. Strong communication skills for engagement with client and internal stakeholders as well as team members. Excellent presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to lead, motivate and engage the team to continually deliver. Technical background in Process Automation and/or OT systems essential. Background in life science project management desirable. Preferred Skills : Background in life science project management desirable. Pay range and compensation package : Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process. Equal Opportunity Statement : Cognizant is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist @ Cognizant | HR, Recruitment Cognizant is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimised to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance. Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services. About the role: The Lab IT Application specialist will be the Lead company contact for all Laboratory IT applications at the Site. They will be responsible for supporting the lifecycle of applications including IT transition projects and Business as Usual (BAU) support. Projects will include new systems, activity driven by transition to SGS and upgrades to existing application assets (e.g. W10 upgrades). In BAU, the specialist will coordinate and resolve issues and support improvements to these applications on behalf of the Business Owners. Responsibilities & Tasks Work with the Business Owners on implementing new applications, upgrades to existing applications or transitioning systems from one company to another. Interact with vendors to ensure successful installation and correct configuration of instrument software. Work with the relevant Business Owners to deliver on an agreed prioritized list of changes to systems. Implement new releases and set up standards for operational management including security, capacity, high availability and identifying associated risks. Investigate and troubleshoot relevant lab IT applications and instrument problems and implement changes and/or improvements, with external Vendor support where necessary. For the Chromatography Data System and other applications if required, configure, and manage Development, Validation and Production environments. Assist the CSV Engineer with the validation of /changes to the system in line with internal CSV procedures. Configure, implement, and optimise Business Applications. Coordinate, test, and administer application security. Comply with GMP standards, global and local SOPs and provide support during regulatory audits such as FDA and HPRA. Liaise with Infrastructure /IT Manager regarding laboratory support needs. Skills & Experience Degree in Computer Science or relevant equivalent. Experience supporting lab IT lifecycle changes such as application upgrades or new deployments of software and instruments, supporting installation and relevant CSV needs from IT app perspective. 2+ years of experience as an IT specialist with Laboratory Systems such as LIMS or Chromatographic Data Systems. Excellent knowledge of Laboratory processes in a HPRA/FDA regulated pharmaceutical environment and experience in providing solutions aligned with GMP/GxP standards. Strong hands‑on technical IT skills, with an operational background and experience with business applications and infrastructure technologies. Desirable to have strong understanding of database systems such as Oracle and/or SQL. Preferable developer experience in LIMS or CDS Applications (Empower, Chromeleon or Nugenesis). Demonstrated willingness to cross‑train and to learn additional technical expertise. Team player. Strong oral and written communication skills with proven ability to communicate and build relationships cross‑functionally with other teams and Lab users. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering, Information Technology, and Science Industries Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist @ Cognizant | HR, Recruitment About the Company : Cognizant Company is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimised to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance. Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services. About the Role : The experienced Automation Engineer will be part of the Company NPI (New Product Introduction) project team, working in our highly automated plant. Reporting to the Automation Lead, this role is part of the core Engineering Team, delivering on key projects as required. Responsibilities Working as part of an experienced Automation NPI site Project Team. Collaborating with Process SMEs, CQV Leads, and Automation Engineers to understand process requirements. Generating all the key technical inputs into functional design specifications from all stakeholders. Participating in and signing off on key Functional design aspects as required. Implementing the ACP’s (Automation Change Pack) to make the required code changes. Supporting project reviews internally with key stakeholders within Automation and customers as required. Qualifications Must-Have: Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Chemical Engineering, or a related field with substantial experience. Over 5 years of experience as an Automation Engineer within the biotechnology industry in a regulated GMP environment, delivering Emerson DeltaV solutions (S88 model) and/or high-level expertise in PLC and SCADA based systems including integration. Ability to liaise with process engineers to define scope and deliver on specifications with very strong documentation skills and attention to detail. Experience with process plant commissioning. Strong team player with the ability to develop relationships and work closely with several cross-functional disciplines, both within and outside of the function and organization. Good working knowledge of ISA95 and ISA88, CFR (Code of Federal Regulation) Part 11, EU (European Union) Annex 11. Excellent communication skills with the ability to formulate thoughts in a clear and concise manner to provide clarity and a path forward on any issues. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cognizant Life Sciences Manufacturing by 2x. Get notified about new Automation Engineer jobs in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Company Overview Cognizant is a global leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to the Life Sciences industry. Leveraging deep expertise in Automation, MES, and Digital technologies, we implement stable, compliant, and optimized manufacturing systems. Our engineering teams are equipped to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures across IT, OT, and IoT domains. Role Overview The primary responsibility of this role is to maintain and update DeltaV site automation standards, ensuring alignment with both local and global automation library standards. Key Responsibilities Maintain and update DeltaV site automation standards. Collaborate with Global Automation teams to align and update common library standards. Design and implement batch processes in accordance with ISA-88 standards. Configure and document automation systems using ISA-88/S88 standards. Focus on batch automation standards for pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing. Work closely with Automation Engineers to ensure standardization. Operate within regulated environments, adhering to site change control procedures. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Automation Engineering. 8–10+ years of experience with Emerson DeltaV systems. Strong understanding of process control, instrumentation, and industrial networking. Experience in regulated environments (e.g., pharmaceutical, biotech) is highly desirable. Familiarity with SCADA, PLCs, and OPC communications is a plus. Preferred Skills End-to-end ISA-88 configuration experience. Strong documentation and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams. Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Full-time Job Function & Industries Engineering, Manufacturing, and Science; Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr
Direct message the job poster from Cognizant Life Sciences Manufacturing. Cognizant is a global leader in delivering digital transformations and managed service solutions for the Life Science Industry, operating across 5 continents and with over 300,000 skilled professionals. Through our knowledge and expertise in Laboratory Digital Systems we deliver cutting‑edge and compliant laboratory systems and digital support services to ensure smooth laboratory operations. We’re looking for dedicated, innovative and driven talent to join our expanding lab site services team within our Life Science Manufacturing Group/Lab Centre of Excellence. The Senior Lab Project Manager will work onsite with our client in Dublin. Responsibilities 7 to 11 years experience as Functional Project Manager with experience as Lab systems SME in instrumentation Fab/App, Chromeleon Instrument Config and LIMS. Experience in managing projects effectively, ensuring timely delivery, collaborating with cross‑functional teams. A background in Computational Biology is nice to have. Experience and extensive understanding of Computer Systems Validation. Define and Analyze Business Requirements. SDLC (QAP, RS, CS, IOQ, RTM) Review and Approval. Technology Risk Profile. SDLC (CS) generation. Annual user access management review. Vulnerability Scan. Acronis Protocol generation and execution. Vendor management support and shadowing with access. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cognizant Life Sciences Manufacturing by 2x. Get notified about new Project Manager jobs in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland . Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland #J-18808-Ljbffr
