MES Opcenter Engineer

Cognizant; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Cognizant in Boise seeks an experienced MES Engineer with Siemens Opcenter expertise to support implementation, configuration, integration, and production support activities. The role requires hands-on MES installation, upgrades, and deployment, plus strong SQL/database knowledge and ERP/shop-floor integration experience.

The position offers competitive compensation of $90,000–$115,000 plus COLA and eligibility for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Siemens Opcenter MES.
• MES installation, configuration, upgrades, and deployment.
• Integration with ERP, shop-floor, PLC/SCADA, and manufacturing systems.
• Troubleshooting and production support.
• SQL/database knowledge.
• Experience working in manufacturing environments.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

MES troubleshooting

Production support

On-site operation

Tools

Siemens Opcenter MES

SQL / Database knowledge

ERP/Shop-floor integration

Job description

se 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.

MES Opcenter Engineer

We are looking for an experienced MES Engineer with strong Siemens Opcenter expertise to support implementation, configuration, integration, and production support activities.

Key Skills

• Hands-on experience with Siemens Opcenter MES
• MES installation, configuration, upgrades, and deployment
• Integration with ERP, shop-floor, PLC/SCADA, and manufacturing systems
• Troubleshooting and production support
• SQL/database knowledge
• Experience working in manufacturing environments

Compensation: - $90,000 to $115,000 + COLA and 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. Application will be accepted by 10/8/2026

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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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.