Cognizant
Hardware Smart Manufacturing Engineer (onsite)
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Job Description
- Req#: 00061349583
Work Location: Shiga
Work style: onsite at client office
Intermediate level of Japanese speaking and writing (JLPT N2/N3), Intermediate/Business level of EnglishOverview:
We are looking for energetic, quick learner, innovative Mindset Hardware Smart MFG Engineer with 7+ experience working in IoT/Industry 4.0 space across Edge/Connectivity /IT-OT/PLC/Sensorization enabling Smart Manufacturing, Connected things, ESG initiatives for Global Customers.
Responsibilities
· Defining and documenting the technical architecture
· Working together with stakeholders to comprehend their needs and requirements
· Evaluating and selecting appropriate platforms for the solution
· Identifying and mitigating potential risks and issues.
· Participating in the continuous improvement.
Qualifications (Mandatory)
· 7+ years of experience in hardware development and product design.
· Execute projects and tasks with a team of engineers (hardware, firmware, mechanical, test), including vendor coordination, supplier interactions, and procurement as needed for project purposes.
· Skilled in full hardware development to production cycles.
· Expertise in mixed signal (ADC, DAC, grounding concepts), high-speed designs (memory interfaces, bus architectures, high-speed communication links), and analog electronics requiring low power, high accuracy interfaces to field sensors and transducers.
· Excellent knowledge in designing analog circuits with different sensing designs using voltages, current, pressure, etc.
· Familiar with 32-bit/64-bit processor-based design, preferably NXP processors.
· Familiar with 32-bit/64-bit microcontroller-based design, preferably STM.
· Exposure to Memory devices (DDR, NAND, NOR, etc..)
· Experience in reverse engineering analysis.
· BOM optimization.
· Experience in designing, simulating, and verifying analog circuits such as operational amplifiers, data converters (ADC/DAC), voltage regulators, and filters.
Familiar with industry-wide tools for schematics and PCB (e.g., Cadence, Allegro)Qualifications (Preferred)
· Perform detailed analysis needed for robust hardware designs (e.g., thermal, SI, EMC modeling, derating, reliability, xFMEAs).
· Capable of hands-on design as well as independently performing design reviews of schematics, PCB, functional testing, pre-compliance, and certifications.
· Familiarity with industry standards for IO (4-20mA, HART, DI/DO, Universal IOs) and industrial standard communications (Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, ModBus, CAN-FD, etc.).
· Hands-on experience in meeting industry standards and global compliance for EMI/EMC, functional safety, and incorporating design principles to meet IEC61000 standards, UL, and other safety and wireless compliance.
About the company
Cognizant is a multinational technology company that provides business consulting, information technology and outsourcing services.