Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Cognizant
Job overview
The Manufacturing and Lab IT Support Specialist at Cognizant provides IT support and technical expertise in manufacturing and lab environments, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves troubleshooting Windows OS issues, managing IT projects, supporting GxP compliance, delivering presentations, assisting in network architecture, applying the Purdue Model for IT/OT integration, supporting OT systems, and developing data visualization tools using PowerBI and PowerApps.
Compensation and benefits
The salary ranges from $92K to $105K plus cost of living adjustment and bonus, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, PTO, 401(k) plan, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and an employee stock purchase plan.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a basic understanding of network architecture, IT infrastructure, and familiarity with the Purdue Model in manufacturing settings.
Company information
Cognizant is focused on IoT-enabled products that connect people with processes, aiming to revolutionize industry experiences through intelligent, human-centered technology.
Job location and travel
The position is based at a manufacturing site, with no specific location or remote work details provided.
Application process
Applications are accepted until August 15th, 2025, with no additional application instructions specified.
Unique job features
The role uniquely integrates IT and operational technology in a manufacturing context, leveraging IoT and the Purdue Model to support innovative industrial control systems.
Company overview
Cognizant is a leading multinational corporation that provides IT services, including digital, technology, consulting, and operations services. Founded in 1994 as a technology arm of Dun & Bradstreet, it became independent in 1996 and has since grown through strategic acquisitions and a focus on digital transformation. The company makes money by offering a wide range of services such as application development, systems integration, and business process outsourcing to clients across various industries, including healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience with Windows OS troubleshooting, IT support in manufacturing or lab environments, and familiarity with Operational Technology (OT) systems to align with Cognizant’s Manufacturing and Lab IT Support Specialist role.
Highlight your project management capabilities, especially coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering IT projects on schedule, as well as your knowledge of GxP compliance and network architecture principles including the Purdue Model.
Apply through multiple avenues such as Cognizant’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s reach and visibility for this role.
Connect with current employees in Cognizant’s IoT or Manufacturing IT divisions on LinkedIn; initiate contact by referencing their recent projects or expressing curiosity about how they integrate IoT with manufacturing processes to break the ice.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'Windows OS troubleshooting,' 'GxP compliance,' 'Purdue Model,' 'PowerBI,' 'PowerApps,' and 'Operational Technology,' ensuring your resume passes automated screenings.
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