Job Description

**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. 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.

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