MES Opcenter Engineer

Cognizant; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus PTO

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant in Dallas is seeking an experienced MES Engineer to support Siemens Opcenter MES implementation, configuration, and production support in a manufacturing setting. You will drive integration with ERP, shop-floor, PLC/SCADA systems and provide troubleshooting assistance.

This role offers exposure to a broad manufacturing tech stack and Cognizant's IoT practice. Ideal candidates will have hands-on Opcenter MES experience, strong SQL skills, and a background in production environments.

Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens Opcenter MES and related deployment activities.
• Strong SQL/database knowledge and data integration skills.
• Background in manufacturing environments and production support.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation, configuration, and deployment of Opcenter MES.
• Integrate MES with ERP, shop-floor, PLC/SCADA systems.
• Provide troubleshooting and production support.

Skills

SQL/database knowledge

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing environment experience

Tools

Siemens Opcenter MES

ERP integration

Shop-floor systems

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- and 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

• 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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