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divh2Job Opportunity At Cognizant/h2pCognizant is one of the worlds 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./ppWithin Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes./ph3Role Summary/h3pThis role owns the end-to-end lifecycle of connected devices across multi-site retail, consumer goods, and food manufacturing environments. Responsibilities span hardware selection, energy metering, systems integration, commissioning, performance tuning, security hardening, and ongoing reliability operations. You will serve as the technical authority for:/pulliPOS and store devices/liliHVAC and refrigeration racks/case controllers/liliNetworking (including SD-WAN)/liliEnergy sub-metering and power quality/liliProduction floor systems in packaging and dairy/bakery/ice cream plants/li/ulpThe role emphasizes data-driven operations, secure connectivity, system integration, and telemetry, requiring strong collaboration, clear communication, and stakeholder influence to deliver measurable business outcomes such as:/pulliEnergy savings/liliEquipment uptime/liliFood safety compliance/liliReduced maintenance costs/li/ulh3Key Responsibilities/h3p+ Architecture Design: Define site-level reference architectures, standardize device selections, and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders./pp+ Implementation Commissioning: Lead commissioning plans and supervise rollouts with adaptability and proactive problem-solving./pp+ Operations Reliability: Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to maintain high system reliability and customer satisfaction./pp+ Security Compliance: Enforce security controls and compliance standards with integrity and risk awareness./pp+ Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Store Ops, Facilities, and Manufacturing Engineering to align technical roadmaps with business priorities./pp+ Documentation Training: Create clear documentation and deliver training tailored to end-user needs./ph3Essential Skills (Technical + Behavioral)/h3p+ Devices Hardware: Expertise in energy meters, HVAC controllers, refrigeration systems, and industrial sensors./pp+ Systems Integration: Proven experience integrating diverse control systems and devices./pp+ Connectivity Data Handling: Strong knowledge of device communication protocols and reliable data flow./pp+ Networking Security: Network design and security best practices./pp+ Energy Controls: Analytical skills for demand management and optimization./pp+ Food Manufacturing Expertise: Cold chain monitoring and compliance under regulatory standards./ph3Qualifications/h3p+ Bachelors/Masters in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, or related discipline./pp+ 10+ years in multi-site retail or food manufacturing environments delivering connected device and system integrations./pp+ 3+ years leading commissioning and operations for HVAC, refrigeration, energy metering, and control systems./pp+ Proven leadership in architecture ownership and reliability improvement for production environments./pp+ Expertise in hardware selection and vendor partnerships./pp+ Working knowledge of cloud platforms./pp+ Ability to interpret electrical schematics, control diagrams, and energy data./pp+ Excellent communication skills combined with strong technical expertise./pp+ Remote role with 3040% travel required./ph3Compensation/h3p- $140,000 to $180,000 +/- and this position is also eligible for Cognizants discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizants applicable plans./ph3Benefits/h3pCognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:/pulliMedical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/liliPaid holidays plus Paid Time Off/lili401(k) plan and contributions/liliLong-term/Short-term Disability/liliPaid Parental Leave/liliEmployee Stock Purchase Plan/li/ulpCognizant 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./p/div