Aveva PI Technical Specialist - Onsite
Listed on 2026-01-03
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing, Data Engineer
* Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
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Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes.
Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.
We are seeking an experienced Aveva PI Technical Specialist with a strong background in implementing and integrating AVEVA PI solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on expertise in PI infrastructure, MES integration, and real‑time data management systems, with a focus on delivering high‑impact projects in Energy, Manufacturing, and Life Sciences domains.
Key Responsibilities- Design, configure, develop, test, and deploy real‑time data solutions using AVEVA PI and CONNECT or equivalent data hubs.
- Implement and upgrade PI infrastructure, including PI‑MES integration.
- Conduct MES equipment assessments for integration with Aveva PI and other L2/L3 systems.
- Configure and test PI Data Historian components, including:
- PI AF Analytics, PI Notifications, PI Event Frames, PI Rt Reports
- PI Interfaces (OPC DA/UA, RDBMS, PI‑to‑PI)
- PI Adapters and connectors
- Develop custom interfaces and solutions using C# and Python.
- Create PI‑based dashboards (PI Vision/Process Book) and advanced analytics solutions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle and provide detailed documentation of end‑to‑end solutions.
- Define roadmaps and manage delivery for complex, high‑impact projects.
- 10+ years of experience with the AVEVA PI software suite.
- Hands‑on experience in PI infrastructure implementation, upgrades, and MES integration.
- Working knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure, data hubs, and data lakes (CONNECT Data Services preferred).
- Strong programming skills: C#, Python, .NET, SSIS, API/Adapter calls, SQL.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
- PI System accreditation/certification from OSIsoft/Aveva.
- Experience supporting Energy, Manufacturing, and Life Sciences domains.
- AWS/Azure certifications (optional).
- Self‑motivated with the ability to learn quickly and independently.
- Capable of managing projects with minimal supervision.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to produce comprehensive documentation.
$110,000 to $140,000 +/- and this position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Application will be accepted by 1/09/2026
Benefits- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long‑term/Short‑term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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