Cognizant is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance.

Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services.

Operating across 5 continents and with over 300.000 skilled employees, Cognizant partners with the leading Life Sciences companies globally to provide performance improvements, reduced costs and improve time to market. We are your single end to end partner for consultancy, design implementation, optimization and support for all applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Manufacturing stack.

This Senior OSI PI Engineer role for Dublin will give the opportunity of be part of a multidisciplinary team that will define the strategy and technical solutions of the implementation of PI system Integrations in the extension project an ampliation of a Pharma manufacturing site. During the project duration the foundations of the data collection strategy will be defined and establish.

The successful candidate should have an extensive background in Software Engineering with experience in systems analysis and software development within the pharmaceutical industry.

They should be highly motivated, an innovative thinker and self-starter, with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

What you will do:

• Responsible for the MES integration pack roadmap and deliverables. Liaise with site engineering leads and automation engineers.

• Facilitating and continuing regular Agile planning for MES integration

• Analysis and solving of technical issues related to the MES integration.

• Manage activities of URS/FRS generation software configuration/coding and general oversight to the MES software documentation practices

• Liaise where necessary with MES platform provider engineering contractor and equipment vendors on the lifecycle of document preparation approval coding and delivery

• Extensive experience working with the OSIsoft PI system ideally within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes including batch processing equipment automation and data acquisition systems.

• Proficiency in data engineering concepts data integration and data management best practices.

• Ability to multitask manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a busy environment.

• Previous experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI.

• Experience with programming languages (e.g. Python SQL) and scripting is advantageous.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g. FDA GMP) related to data integrity and computerized systems validation.

• Bachelors degree in engineering computer science or a related field.

• Formal Training on PI system (nice to have).

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in IT, Automation, Science or Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience

Additional Required Skills:

• OSIsoft PI Historian trained and certified

• Solid understanding of the OSI PI system architecture with 5 years plus experience in PI System implementations

• Excellent knowledge of SCADA, PLC ,OPC, Continuous/Batch Historians, MES systems and DCS Based control systems including network topology concepts.

• Expert understanding of PI Architecture.

• 24-48 months supporting PI Projects and Systems.

• Advanced understanding of how SQL Databases are setup & administered with respect to PI systems in addition to Oracle installation query and view structuring.

• Ability to write instructions for installation configuration and troubleshooting of interfaces in line with standards and OSI recommendations.

• Can develop and design PI Systems and GxP Documentation without supervision.

• Good technical knowledge of network security and TCP/IP protocol

• Good technical knowledge of networks and related hardware and software

• Drafts Validation document lifecycle including installation/operational qualification and design specification creation and execution across multiple successful projects of varying scope.

• Provides resourcing estimates and technical configurations of client quotations to the Business Development Team.

• Mentors trains and supports System Analysts and Software Consultants.

• Superb analytical and troubleshooting skills and methodical approaches to solving difficult problems

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

To apply for this full-time Senior AVEVA PI Engineer job, please contact Cognizant today. Please refer any friends or colleagues for this role or direct them to our Careers page on our website.

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