MES Syncade Senior Engineer - Remote
Cognizant, montgomery, al, United States
***Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future***
**About Us:**
Cognizant is one of the world's 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. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at Cognizant's IoT Practice:**
Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within 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. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things-but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.
The **MES Syncade Senior Engineer** is responsible for leading the design, implementation, administration, and support of the **Emerson Syncade Manufacturing Execution System (MES)** within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role focuses on MES platform administration, recipe authoring, electronic batch records (EBR), system upgrades, and ongoing operational support to ensure compliant, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.
The engineer partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, IT, and Planning teams to translate business and regulatory requirements into robust MES solutions. Key responsibilities include Syncade platform administration, MES recipe authoring, QRM/label/report development, system enhancements, UAT coordination, change control execution, and master data management. The role also provides technical guidance, training, troubleshooting, and rotational on‑call support, while ensuring compliance with **GMP and FDA regulations** .
The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on expertise in **Syncade MES** , **SQL Server** , system integrations (OPC, ODBC, APIs), and manufacturing systems within a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment, combined with the ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and support continuous improvement.
**Compensation:** - $80,000 to $100,000 +/- and 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. Application will be accepted by 5/24/2026
**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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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.
**About Us:**
Cognizant is one of the world's 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. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at Cognizant's IoT Practice:**
Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within 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. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things-but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.
The **MES Syncade Senior Engineer** is responsible for leading the design, implementation, administration, and support of the **Emerson Syncade Manufacturing Execution System (MES)** within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role focuses on MES platform administration, recipe authoring, electronic batch records (EBR), system upgrades, and ongoing operational support to ensure compliant, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.
The engineer partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, IT, and Planning teams to translate business and regulatory requirements into robust MES solutions. Key responsibilities include Syncade platform administration, MES recipe authoring, QRM/label/report development, system enhancements, UAT coordination, change control execution, and master data management. The role also provides technical guidance, training, troubleshooting, and rotational on‑call support, while ensuring compliance with **GMP and FDA regulations** .
The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on expertise in **Syncade MES** , **SQL Server** , system integrations (OPC, ODBC, APIs), and manufacturing systems within a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment, combined with the ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and support continuous improvement.
**Compensation:** - $80,000 to $100,000 +/- and 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. Application will be accepted by 5/24/2026
**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
\#LI-CT1
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.