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 OSI PI Engineer to join our OSI team for a site-based project in Cork. 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. He/she should be highly motivated, an innovative thinker and self-starter, with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills What you will do: Designing and implementing highly reliable and large-scale systems with HA collectives and federated designs Installing, configuring, validating, and tuning PI Servers and interfaces Implementing analytic solutions with PI Asset Framework Analytics, PI ACE, PI Notifications and Performance Equations Installing and tailoring client software including Coresight, ProcessBook, DataLink, Rtreports and PI WebParts. Working with PLC and DCS-based control systems, building management systems, and/or energy management systems Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in IT, Automation, Science or Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience Skills: OSIsoftPI Historian trained and certified Solid understanding of the OSI PI system architecture with 4 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 set up & 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 TQS 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 train and support System Analysts and Software Consultants. Superb analytical and troubleshooting skills and methodical approaches to solving difficult problems Excellent verbal and written communication skills PI Historian Scada OSIsoftPI Skills: OSI Scada Historian