Cognizant Company 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.
About the role:
We are looking for an Senior Aveva OSI PI Engineer to join our OSI team for a site-based project in Dublin. The Senior OSIsoft PI Software Engineer needs to have an in-depth experience of OSI Data Historian Systems, Control Systems and Process Analysis.
The successful candidate should have an extensive background in Software Engineering with experience in systems analysis and software development within the pharmaceutical industry.
The candidate should be highly motivated, an innovative thinker and self-starter, with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities:
Review and analysis of User Requirements Specification Documents
Support development of the Detail Design specifications and system architectures
Development of PI Tags, Asset Framework (AF) templates and AF Analyses, PI Event Frames
Development of PI Graphic User Interface / Visuals
Support Software development, testing, commissioning and qualification
Ability to provide first line PI sustaining support
Support the execution of system changes and optimisation under site change control
PI Qualification Execution
Job Functions:
Solid understanding of the Aveva / OSIsoft PI system
Experience installing, configuring, validating, and tuning PI Server and interfaces.
Experience using the PI client tools including PI Vision, DataLink and PI RtReports
Experience implementing analytic solutions with PI Asset Framework, PI AF Analytics, and Performance Equations
Solid understanding of Windows OS, networking, and system security fundamentals
Analytical and troubleshooting skills and methodical approaches to solving difficult problems.
Strong MS Word and Excel skills
Team oriented, but self-sufficient
Excellent communication skills and client-facing rapport
Non-essential Job Functions:
Software development experience in .NET using disciplined coding and testing regiments.
Experience writing software applications and web services using PI-SDK and AF-SDK
Experience installing and configuring web-based applications.
Requirements:
Familiarity with ISA 88 and GAMP
Minumim over 5+ years relevant industry PI experience
Pharma industry experience perferred but not essential
PI System Training
Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
COG2025
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Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
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