Position Overview
Our client is seeking a highly skilled IoT Solutions Architect to join their Software Platform team. This team is developing a next-generation orchestration platform that leverages software, robotics, and hardware to optimize material handling workflows. The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic bridge between business needs and digital manufacturing technologies, ensuring seamless integration and communication across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and digital manufacturing technologies.
- Lead architectural assessments and development efforts, integrating industrial robots and IoT software into factory systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure IT architectures align with manufacturing processes and business goals.
- Drive efficiency improvements through industrial software solutions.
- Engage with stakeholders to identify current challenges and future opportunities.
- Provide insights into emerging technologies and advocate for innovative solutions.
- Manage full lifecycle development and deployment of solutions in manufacturing environments.
- Travel up to 10% to support work-related activities, including visits to Ontario, Canada.
Key Skills & Functional Expertise
- IoT Architecture & Integration: Expertise in designing and implementing IoT solutions in manufacturing environments.
- Industrial Automation: Experience with industrial robots, sensors, and control systems.
- Manufacturing IT Systems: Strong knowledge of MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), and ERP integrations.
- Digital Transformation: Ability to translate strategic business goals into digital solutions aligned with Industry 4.0 principles.
- System Design & Deployment: Full lifecycle experience in architecting, developing, and deploying scalable solutions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and business leaders.
- Technology Trend Analysis: Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in information systems within the Manufacturing and Industrial Automation domain.
- Proven experience in Manufacturing IT Systems integration.
- Strong understanding of Industry 4.0 value streams (e.g., supply chain, product development, customer experience).
- Ability to align business and IT architectures with strategic objectives.
Compliance Note
Due to the requirement for cross-border travel to Canada, only U.S. Citizens are eligible for this role to ensure compliance with international travel regulations and client site access protocols.
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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 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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