Beschreibung

EI&C PI Engineer –

Our client, a global market leader in the production and process support of active pharmaceutical ingredients, both in the chemical and biotechnology sectors, is recruiting for a EI&C PI Engineer for a 12-month contract with extension. This is an onsite role based in Visp, Switzerland.

Main Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain PI Data Archive, interfaces, connectors, and supporting infrastructure
• Configure and support PI Asset Framework (AF), templates, hierarchies, attributes, and Event Frames (EF).
• Develop and maintain PI Analytics, KPIs, calculations, and data evaluation solutions.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot interfaces 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-based solutions.
• Support data sharing and reporting platforms including Power BI and other analytics tools.
• Ensure system reliability through monitoring, troubleshooting, lifecycle management, upgrades, and patching.
• Create and maintain GxP-compliant documentation, support validation activities, and ensure data integrity compliance.
• Collaborate with Automation, Manufacturing, Engineering, Data Analytics, and IT teams

Qualifications and Experience:

·      Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required

·      Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar.

·      Strong IT background including servers, databases, networking, virtualization, and system integrations.

Hands-on experience with:

o  PI Data Archive

o  PI Asset Framework (AF)

o  Event Frames (EF)

o  PI Interfaces & Connectors

o  PI Analytics

o  PI SDK / AF SDK / PI Web API

·      Experience in GMP-regulated environments, GxP documentation, pharma or biotech manufacturing

·      Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

·      Fluent English and/or German.

·      Knowledge of DeltaV, MES, SCADA, and industrial automation systems.

·      Experience with Power BI, SQL databases, and data analytics platforms.

·      Understanding of OT cybersecurity and data governance principles.

Key Competencies

·      PI System Administration

·      Process Data Historian Management

·      PI AF & Event Frames

·      Data Analytics & Reporting

·      System Integration & APIs

·      GMP Documentation & Validation

·      IT/OT Infrastructure

·      Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

·      Digital Manufacturing & Industry 4.0