Pre-Sales Consultant for Industry 4.0 Solutions - Remote

Cognizant North America; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services company seeks a motivated Pre-Sales Consultant for Industry 4.0 Solutions. This role involves engaging with clients to design tailored solutions, supporting sales with demos, and collaborating with teams to ensure feasibility. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in industrial automation and IoT technologies, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid holidays and time off

401(k) plan with contributions

Disability insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 16+ years of experience in designing solutions for shopfloor operations.
• Expertise in OT technologies and strong knowledge in manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand their needs and tailor solutions.
• Develop and showcase customized Industry 4.0 solutions.

Skills

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree

Tools

PLC

Unified Namespace

Cloud

AI

Job description

About Us:

Cognizant is a leading professional services company specializing in transforming clients' business, operations, and technology models for the digital era. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is a NASDAQ-100 member, ranked 195 on the Fortune 500, and recognized among the most admired companies worldwide. Visit www.cognizant.com to learn more.

About Cognizant's IoT Practice:

Our IoT practice focuses on creating intelligent, IoT-enabled products that connect people with processes and revolutionize industries. We engineer industry-aligned solutions that merge human needs with technological capabilities, enabling transformative outcomes through connected products rooted in human-centered thinking.

Position: Pre-Sales Consultant for Industry 4.0 Solutions

We seek a motivated Pre-Sales Consultant/Architect with expertise in Industry 4.0, industrial automation, IoT, and manufacturing technologies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in pre-sales activities and envisioning I4.0 solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Client Engagement and Requirement Analysis: Engage with clients to understand their needs and tailor solutions accordingly.
2. Solution Design and Presentation: Develop and showcase customized Industry 4.0 solutions, including proposals and technical documentation.
3. Technical Support and Demonstrations: Support sales with product demos, proofs of concept, and technical queries.
4. Collaboration: Work with sales, engineering, and product teams to develop strategies and ensure solution feasibility.
5. Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and competitors to identify opportunities and differentiation strategies.

Skills:

• 16+ years of experience in designing solutions for shopfloor operations, with a bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field; a master's degree is a plus.
• Expertise in OT technologies such as PLC, Unified Namespace, IT/OT integration, Cloud, and AI.
• Strong knowledge in manufacturing sectors like Auto, Discrete Manufacturing, Pharma, or Consumer Goods, with experience in Operations, Maintenance, and Quality.
• Experience with manufacturing applications like MES, EAM, LIMS, etc.
• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and travel as needed.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Omron or other OEMs like ABB, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Yokogawa, Siemens, GE, or Allen-Bradley.

Compensation: $140,000 - $190,000 plus discretionary annual incentives, subject to performance and company policies. Application deadline: 06/14/2025.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid holidays and time off
• 401(k) plan with contributions
• Disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Note: Salary, benefits, and other compensation details are current as of this posting and may change. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.