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About SimoTech
SimoTech provides manufacturing automation and IT systems engineering, project management and validation services. We partner with life sciences companies to design, build, operate and optimise critical process automation systems that deliver fast track project delivery, operational efficiency, improve manufacturing agility and achieve regulatory compliance.
Why SimoTech
What is it like to work at SimoTech? With a strong collaborative teamwork culture based on respect, trust and excellence, we play a critical partnering role to our clients’ life-changing supply of products to patients. In return, there is excellent salary, benefits, career progression, educational support and much more.
SimoTech has a new opportunity for a Junior OSI PI Engineer to join our team, supporting a pharmaceutical client based in Co. Cork. This role will work closely with the Senior OSI PI engineer on projects within an established system, this onsite position will primarily focus on integrating OSI PI with existing infrastructure. In this critical role you will help facilitate data-driven decision-making by providing expertise in process data management, reporting, and analysis solutions. The successful candidate for this role will bring at least 2 years of experience with the OSI PI Historian system within the pharmaceutical industry.
Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for supporting system expansions, new installations, and data source integrations. Document system changes, configurations, and project deliverables.
* Configure, manage, and maintain the PI system (PI Servers, Interfaces, Clients).
* Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance; apply patches and upgrades with minimal downtime.
* Monitor and optimise system performance; resolve issues related to connectivity, interfaces, or data flow.
* Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to address cross-functional challenges.
* Develop and maintain interfaces to integrate PI with data sources (PLCs, SCADA, etc.).
* Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across the enterprise.
* Develop dashboards, trends, and reports using PI tools (PI Vision, ProcessBook, PI AF).
* Support KPI monitoring and advanced analytics using PI data.
* Maintain system documentation and ensure compliance with policies, standards, and regulations ensuring audit readiness.
* Provide training and support on OSI PI tools to stakeholders, while also serving as the primary point of contact for system-related inquiries.
Key Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT or related field.
* 2+ years’ experience working with the AVEVA OSI PI system in an life science environment. Proficiency in OSIsoft PI systems components, including PI Server, PI AF, PI Vision and PI DataLink.
* Knowledge on data integration protocols such as OPC, Modbus and BACnet.
* Familiarity with SQL databases, scripting (PowerShell, Python), and PowerBI or similar data analysis. Knowledge of cybersecurity practices related to industrial control systems.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a cross-functional environment.
* OSIsoft certifications (OSIsoft Certified PI System Administrator), IT certifications (ISA, GICSP) an advantage.
What SimoTech Can Offer
* Role provides a high degree of autonomy to allow the successful candidate to reach their full potential.
* Develop new skills and enhance technical ability by working with innovative technologies in a multi-disciplined environment.
* Opportunity to work with large corporate clients on exciting capital projects.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering, Information Technology, and Analyst
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Business Consulting and Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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