PI System Engineer
Job Description
PI System Engineer / Administrator
Location: Visp, Switzerland
Work model: 100% on-site
Contract: 12 months, with possibility of extension
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced PI System Engineer / Administrator to join a highly regulated manufacturing environment in Visp.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, development, integration, and lifecycle management of the OSIsoft/AVEVA PI System , supporting manufacturing and automation systems while ensuring high levels of reliability, data integrity, and GxP compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain PI Data Archive , interfaces, connectors, and supporting infrastructure.
- Configure and support PI Asset Framework (AF) , including templates, hierarchies, attributes, and Event Frames (EF) .
- Develop and maintain PI Analytics , KPIs, calculations, and data evaluation solutions.
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot integrations between PI and systems such as DeltaV, PLCs, MES, LIMS , and enterprise applications.
- Develop integrations and applications using PI SDK, AF SDK, PI Web API, REST APIs, and SQL .
- Support data sharing, visualization, and reporting solutions, including Power BI .
- Ensure system reliability through monitoring, troubleshooting, lifecycle management, upgrades, and patching.
- Create and maintain GxP-compliant documentation and support system validation activities.
- Ensure appropriate standards for data integrity and compliance .
- Collaborate closely with Automation, Manufacturing, Engineering, Data Analytics, and IT teams.
Your Background
- Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology , or a related discipline.
- Strong IT background covering servers, databases, networking, virtualization, and system integration.
- Hands-on experience with:
- PI Data Archive
- PI Asset Framework (AF)
- Event Frames (EF)
- PI Interfaces & Connectors
- PI Analytics
- PI SDK / AF SDK / PI Web API
- Experience working within GMP-regulated environments and producing GxP documentation.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Fluent English and/or German .
Nice to Have
- Experience within pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing .
- Knowledge of DeltaV, MES, SCADA, PLCs , and industrial automation environments.
- Experience with Power BI, SQL databases , and data analytics platforms.
- Understanding of OT cybersecurity and data governance .
- Exposure to digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Key Skills
PI System Administration | PI Data Archive | PI AF | Event Frames | PI Analytics | PI Web API | System Integration | GMP/GxP | IT/OT Infrastructure | Power BI | SQL | Troubleshooting | Digital Manufacturing
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