PI System Engineer

Source Group International; Schweiz; On-site; EUR 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Source Group International seeks a PI System Engineer / Administrator for a highly regulated manufacturing site in Visp, Switzerland. You will administer PI Data Archive, AF, EF, and analytics, and you will integrate PI with DeltaV, PLCs, MES, and LIMS while ensuring GMP/GxP compliance and data integrity.

Responsibilities include PI SDK/AF SDK development, Power BI reporting, validation activities, and collaboration across Automation, Manufacturing, Engineering, Data Analytics and IT teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation, Electrical, CS or IT with strong IT background.
• Hands-on PI data architecture, AF, EF, analytics, and web API experience.
• Experience in GMP/GxP environments and data integrity documentation.
• Fluent English and/or German; strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain PI Data Archive, interfaces, and infrastructure.
• Configure PI AF, templates, hierarchies, attributes and EF.
• Develop and maintain PI Analytics, KPIs, calculations, data evaluation.
• Design and troubleshoot integrations between PI and DeltaV, PLCs, MES, LIMS.
• Develop integrations using PI SDK/AF SDK/PI Web API, REST, SQL.
• Support data sharing, visualization, reporting including Power BI.
• Ensure reliability through monitoring, upgrades, patching, validation artifacts.
• Produce GxP-compliant documentation and support system validation activities.
• Collaborate with Automation, Manufacturing, Engineering, Data Analytics and IT.

Skills

PI System Administration

PI Data Archive

PI AF

Event Frames

PI Analytics

PI Web API

System Integration

GMP/GxP

IT/OT Infrastructure

Power BI

SQL

Troubleshooting

Digital Manufacturing

Education

Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology degree

Tools

PI Data Archive

PI Asset Framework (AF)

Event Frames (EF)

PI Interfaces & Connectors

PI Analytics

PI SDK / AF SDK / PI Web API

DeltaV

MES

SCADA

PLC

Power BI

SQL databases

Job description

PI System Engineer / Administrator

Location: Visp, Switzerland
Work model: 100% on-site
Contract: 12 months, with possibility of extension

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced PI System Engineer / Administrator to join a highly regulated manufacturing environment in Visp.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, development, integration, and lifecycle management of the OSIsoft/AVEVA PI System, supporting manufacturing and automation systems while ensuring high levels of reliability, data integrity, and GxP compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain PI Data Archive, interfaces, connectors, and supporting infrastructure.
• Configure and support PI Asset Framework (AF), including templates, hierarchies, attributes, and Event Frames (EF).
• Develop and maintain PI Analytics, KPIs, calculations, and data evaluation solutions.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot integrations 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.
• Support data sharing, visualization, and reporting solutions, including Power BI.
• Ensure system reliability through monitoring, troubleshooting, lifecycle management, upgrades, and patching.
• Create and maintain GxP-compliant documentation and support system validation activities.
• Ensure appropriate standards for data integrity and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with Automation, Manufacturing, Engineering, Data Analytics, and IT teams.

Your Background

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong IT background covering servers, databases, networking, virtualization, and system integration.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • PI Data Archive
  • PI Asset Framework (AF)
  • Event Frames (EF)
  • PI Interfaces & Connectors
  • PI Analytics
  • PI SDK / AF SDK / PI Web API
• Experience working within GMP-regulated environments and producing GxP documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Fluent English and/or German.

Nice to Have

• Experience within pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing.
• Knowledge of DeltaV, MES, SCADA, PLCs, and industrial automation environments.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL databases, and data analytics platforms.
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity and data governance.
• Exposure to digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Key Skills

PI System Administration | PI Data Archive | PI AF | Event Frames | PI Analytics | PI Web API | System Integration | GMP/GxP | IT/OT Infrastructure | Power BI | SQL | Troubleshooting | Digital Manufacturing