Entry-level Life Sciences Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
We are especially interested in receiving applications from students who are working to complete their studies in the following areas:
- Chemical Engineering
- Applied Physics and Instrumentation
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Electrical Engineering / Electronic & Electrical Engineering
- Automation and Process Control
- Software Systems / Development
- Information Technology / Networking
- Engineering in Mechatronics
- Computer Systems Engineering / Software Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Electronic Systems / Computer Science
New hires will be part of Cognizant's Life Sciences Manufacturing practice's Global Graduate Program, which is an intensive training program consisting of classroom training, workshops, theory and practical training. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to learn about data management in life sciences manufacturing, including process automation, manufacturing execution systems, data historian, data analytics and the essentials of good manufacturing practice., Analysts will be deployed to Cognizant office(s) or client locations where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate to one of these major geographic areas. While we will attempt to honor candidate location preferences, business need and position availability will determine final location assignment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree qualified in one of the areas listed above
- Interest in Data, Automation, Process Control and Life Sciences Industry
- Strong oral and written communication skills are required, with proven ability to communicate and build relationships cross-functionally
- Successful candidates are expected to be self-motivated and develop an understanding of the business
- Experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation or a regulated environment is desirable but not essential
Benefits & conditions
The annual salary for this position is $65,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 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., 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
Disclaimer
The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
Work Authorization
Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.