Lead MES Engineer

Cognizant hiring for Lead MES Engineer jobs in La Verne, CA, US

Senior MES Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions in LSMG is seeking for Senior MES Engineer who could join our team of Engineering professionals in a permanent role. Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse set of backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, inspires thought leadership, and helps us build better solutions for our people and clients. We are looking for someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration. If you are excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we would love to hear from you!

Job Location: La Verne, CA

Roles and Responsibilities:

The MES Engineer has responsibility for the MES software configuration.

The MES Engineer responsibilities include:

• Familiarity with the clients manufacturing system standards

• Implement client MES Standards throughout all projects

• Implement best practices from previous projects

• Create Functional Specification

• Support site automation strategy studies

• Software Development

• Interpret technical user requirements

• Prepare FAT plans as applicable

• Signature Authorization of all Supplier project specific technical documentation

• Broad MES implementation experience

• Develop, execute and oversee procedures, policies and related training plans for project management and infrastructure administration.

• Manage and establish priorities for maintenance, design, development and analysis of entire infrastructure systems inclusive of LANs, WANs, internet, security and wireless implementations.

• Conduct research and recommend changes in services, products, protocols and standards to support development efforts and infrastructure procurement.

• Supervise data center group and lead, direct and utilize knowledge on best practices in area related to infrastructure.

• Define and manage IT Disaster Recovery Strategy for organization.

• Define software and hardware standards in collaboration with stakeholders and owners.

• Test server performance plus provide network presentation statistics.

• Report and prepare strategies to maintain server infrastructure.

• Ensure apt security levels on network, infrastructure and servers are maintained.

• Oversee operational costs, conduct near along with long-term financial estimates for expanded functionality and user base.

• Direct and administer conditional network analysts plus technicians to provide leadership and direction.

• Ensure to practice IT asset management inclusive of component inventory maintenance and associated documentation.

• Negotiate with outsourcers, vendors and contractors for infrastructure-specific products and services secure.

• Perform feasibility studies for different upgrade projects, conversions and improvements.

Required Qualifications:

The MES Engineer attributes include:

• Drive for innovation and continuous improvement

• Broad Understanding of MES technology implementation

• Familiarity with ISA 88 and GAMP

• Experience of Stakeholder management with a corporate environment

• Typically 8+ years relevant industry experience

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $90,000 - $155,000 pending 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.

Benefits: 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.

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