**Overview:** 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). Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.