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PI System Engineer

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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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