EI&C PI Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-21
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IT/Tech
Data Engineering
Are you passionate about turning industrial data into actionable insights and ensuring the seamless performance of critical manufacturing systems?
Proclinical is seeking an EI&C PI Engineer for a contract role based in Switzerland. This position focuses on managing and optimizing PI systems and related infrastructure to support manufacturing and engineering operations. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and a strong understanding of data integration, analytics, and compliance within a regulated environment.
Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location or hold an EU passport.
Responsibilities:- Administer and maintain PI Data Archive interfaces, connectors, and supporting infrastructure.
- Configure and support PI Asset Framework (AF) templates, hierarchies, attributes, and Event Frames (EF).
- Develop and maintain PI Analytics, KPIs, calculations, and data evaluation solutions.
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot interfaces between PI and systems such as DeltaV, PLCs, MES, LIMS, and enterprise applications.
- Develop integrations and applications using PI SDK, AF SDK, PI Web API, REST APIs, and SQL-based solutions.
- Support data sharing and reporting platforms, including Power BI and other analytics tools.
- Ensure system reliability through monitoring, troubleshooting, lifecycle management, upgrades, and patching.
- Create and maintain GxP-compliant documentation, support validation activities, and ensure data integrity compliance.
- Collaborate with Automation, Manufacturing, Engineering, Data Analytics, and IT teams on various initiatives.
- Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong IT background, including experience with servers, databases, networking, virtualization, and system integrations.
- Hands-on experience with:
- PI Data Archive
- PI Asset Framework (AF)
- Event Frames (EF)
- PI Interfaces and Connectors
- PI Analytics
- PI SDK, AF SDK, and PI Web API
- Experience in GMP-regulated environments and GxP documentation.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent in English and/or German.
- Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing.
- Knowledge of DeltaV, MES, SCADA, and industrial automation systems.
- Familiarity with Power BI, SQL databases, and data analytics platforms.
- Understanding of OT cybersecurity and data governance principles.
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Olivier Worch at
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