Cognizant 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.Operating across 5 continents and with over skilled employees, Cognizant partners with the leading Life Sciences companies globally to provide performance improvements, reduced costs and improve time to market. We are your single end to end partner for consultancy, design implementation, optimization and support for all applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Manufacturing stack.This Senior OSI PI Engineer role for Dublin will give the opportunity of be part of a multidisciplinary team that will define the strategy and technical solutions of the implementation of PI system Integrations in the extension project an ampliation of a Pharma manufacturing site. During the project duration the foundations of the data collection strategy will be defined and establish.The successful candidate should have an extensive background in Software Engineering with experience in systems analysis and software development within the pharmaceutical industry.They should be highly motivated, an innovative thinker and self-starter, with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skillsWhat you will do:Designing and implementing highly reliable and large-scale systems with HA collectives and federated designsInstalling, configuring, validating, and tuning PI Server and interfacesImplementing analytic solutions with PI Asset Framework Analytics, PI ACE, PI Notifications and Performance EquationsInstalling 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 systemsQualifications:Undergraduate degree in IT, Automation, Science or Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experienceSkills:OSIsoft PI Historian trained and certifiedSolid understanding of the OSI PI system architecture with 5 years plus experience in PI System implementationsExcellent 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 setup & 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 standards and OSI recommendations.Can develop and design PI Systems and GxP Documentation without supervision.Good technical knowledge of network security and TCP/IP protocolGood technical knowledge of networks and related hardware and softwareDrafts 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 trains and supports System Analysts and Software Consultants.Superb analytical and troubleshooting skills and methodical approaches to solving difficult problemsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsTo apply for this full-time Senior AVEVA PI Engineer job, please contact Cognizant today. Please refer any friends or colleagues for this role or direct them to our Careers page on our website.