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**Role Overview:** We are seeking a Delta-V Automation Area Lead with 8+ years of experience to join our team.

8+ years of hands-on automation experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry (API/bulk manufacturing, Monoclonal Antibody, Bioconjugate is desired but not required), with a strong focus on Process Automation project with DeltaV platform design and implementation.

**Location** : The candidate can work remotely from anywhere in US, with no travel required.

• 8+ years of hands-on automation experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry (API/bulk manufacturing, Monoclonal Antibody, Bioconjugate is desired but not required), with a strong focus on Process Automation project with DeltaV platform design and implementation.

• Strong understanding of ISA-88 batch control standards, GAMP guidelines, and deriving software control strategies from PFDs and related process documents.

• Clear understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies in automation contexts.

• Ability to lead small teams, mentor engineers, and drive technical decision-making for their specific process automation area.

• Experience with SCADA, PLCs, HMI, APIs, SQL software and systems is desired but not required.

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee process automation software development for their area

• Work with system integrators to develop functional specifications

• Ensure consistency of the automation deliverables (functional specifications, control strategies, phases, and recipes, etc.) within their area

• Participate in P&ID and control strategy reviews

• Assist in defining the DeltaV software components that need to be created or modified

• Communicate progress, issues, and needs to the Project Technical Lead for their area

• Develop functional requirements working in multidisciplinary teams

• Support creation of Parameter and Recipe Specification documents

• Responding to system integrator technical queries for their area

• Support automation software testing execution: test case preparation, problem reporting and resolution, change verification

• Witness and verify the system integrator Software Factory Acceptance Tests

• Identification of any remediation effort required on process control software

• Create items in the issue tracker as issues arise after the software acceptance

• Identify and analyze risks of technical nature particular to the area and planning responses

• Maintain compliance with training requirements

SKILLS:

• Strategic thinker with a proactive and ownership-driven mindset.

• Natural problem solver.

• Skilled in writing protocols and collaboration.

• Demonstrated skill with scripting and test automation.

• Mentor, guide and support fellow team members.

• Drive for innovation and continuous improvement.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate effectively.

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We encourage you to apply if you have most of the skills above and feel like you are strongly suited for this role. Consider what transferable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you’d be beneficial to this role.

Work Authorization:

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until 10/31/2025

The annual salary for this position is between $110,000/year - $140,000/year and depends 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

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**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.

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.