Integration Systems Engineer, PI Data Historian

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. Manage the full lifecycle of the AVEVA PI Data Historian System, including architecture, development, installation, commissioning, maintenance, upgrades, and decommissioning .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $111,920 - $153,890 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the AVEVA PI Data Historian System lifecycle, including architecture, development, and maintenance, while ensuring compliance with GMP and CSV standards. Proficient in integrating OT equipment and enterprise IT applications to optimize data management and operational readiness in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

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AVEVA PI Data Historian SystemsSystem IntegrationComputerized System Validation (CSV)GMP CompliancePowerShell or Python Proficiency

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Hard Skills

PI ServerPI AFPI VisionData IntegrationReal-Time Data ManagementData ContextualizationData VisualizationData AnalyticsTroubleshootingAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

OPC DA/UAModbusMQTTBACnetEthernet/IPWindows ServerVirtualizationActive DirectoryBackup/RecoveryCybersecurity Principles

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ManufacturingGMPCSVIndustrial Data CollectionManufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the full lifecycle of the AVEVA PI Data Historian System, including architecture, development, installation, commissioning, maintenance, upgrades, and decommissioning
Support greenfield and brownfield manufacturing projects by deploying PI infrastructure for new production facilities, site start-ups, and expansion initiatives
Design, implement, and optimize historian and integration solutions connecting OT equipment, PLCs, SCADA, DCS, MES, automation systems, and enterprise IT applications
Lead PI System implementation activities, including system design, validation, commissioning, and operational readiness
Translate business and operational requirements into scalable technical solutions, including PI tags, AF structures, event frames, data models, interfaces, connectors, and scripts
Lead incident, change, and problem management while resolving complex industrial data collection, communication interface, storage, synchronization, and retrieval issues
Support GMP, CSV, commissioning, and qualification activities and maintain compliant specifications, test protocols, validation records, SOPs, and lifecycle documents
Administer a 24/7 operational PI System for high availability, performance, reliability, and disaster recovery readiness
Partner with automation, infrastructure, cybersecurity, manufacturing, digitalization teams, vendors, system integrators, and engineering partners
Analyze system performance, drive platform improvements, provide technical guidance, and serve as an SME during audits, inspections, and assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, information technology, automation engineering or related technical field
4 - 6 years of hands-on experience in PI Historian engineering, system integration, and technical project delivery within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
Hands-on experience with AVEVA PI Data Historian systems, including PI Server, PI AF, PI Vision, Interfaces, Connectors, and Adaptors
Strong understanding of historian system architecture, industrial data integration, real-time data management, and data contextualization, visualization, reporting, and analytics platforms
Experience integrating OT equipment, PLCs, SCADA, DCS, MES, automation systems, and manufacturing execution/integration platforms with enterprise IT infrastructure and applications
Working knowledge of OPC DA/UA, Modbus, MQTT, BACnet, and Ethernet/IP
Project experience supporting new manufacturing site deployments, commissioning activities, large-scale production expansions, and digital manufacturing initiatives
Background administering production-critical applications in regulated manufacturing environments, with familiarity in Windows Server, virtualization, networking, Active Directory, backup/recovery, and cybersecurity principles
Experience with Computerized System Validation (CSV), GMP compliance, and data integrity requirements within regulated industries
Proficiency in PowerShell or Python for system administration and workflow automation
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across IT, OT, cross-functional, and global project environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan with employer contribution
Paid vacation, personal, and sick days