Jr. Rockwell MES Engineer – Recipe Development - Onsite

Cognizant

St. Albans (VT)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 92,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays
401(k) plan
Disability insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Rockwell MES Engineer for recipe development to join our IoT practice. You will develop and configure MES recipes/workflows, support deployment, testing, and go-live activities, and optimize recipes for efficiency and quality.

The role requires hands-on MES experience, strong troubleshooting, and collaboration with Engineering, IT, QA, and Operations teams. Pharma/F&B GMP/CSV or PLC/SCADA exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

  • 1+ year of MES experience, preferably Rockwell MES.
  • Experience with recipe/workflow authoring and system configuration.
  • Understanding of manufacturing/batch processes.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Pharma/F&B, GMP/CSV, PLC or SCADA experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, configure, and maintain Rockwell MES recipes/workflows.
  • Support MES deployment, testing, troubleshooting, and go-live activities.
  • Optimize recipes for manufacturing efficiency, quality, and performance.
  • Provide production support and resolve MES-related issues.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, IT, QA, and Operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting
Manufacturing knowledge
Team collaboration

Education

1+ year MES experience

Tools

Rockwell MES
Recipe/workflow authoring
System configuration

Job description

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

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 www.cognizant.com.

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.

Rockwell MES Engineer – Recipe Development

We are seeking a Rockwell MES Engineer with hands-on experience in MES recipe/workflow development and configuration.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop, configure, and maintain Rockwell MES recipes/workflows
  • Support MES deployment, testing, troubleshooting, and go-live activities
  • Optimize recipes for manufacturing efficiency, quality, and performance
  • Provide production support and resolve MES-related issues
  • Collaborate with Engineering, IT, QA, and Operations
Qualifications:
  • 1+ year of MES experience, preferably Rockwell MES
  • Experience with recipe/workflow authoring and system configuration
  • Understanding of manufacturing/batch processes
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Pharma/F&B, GMP/CSV, PLC or SCADA experience is a plus

Compensation: - $ 84,000 + COLA + Performance Bonus + Full benefits. Application will be accepted by 10/25/2026

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

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