EI&C PI Engineer

Proclinical; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical in Switzerland is seeking an EI&C PI Engineer for a contract role to manage PI data and optimize related infrastructure supporting manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop analytics and KPI solutions, and ensure GxP documentation and data integrity in a regulated environment. English and/or German fluency required; EU passport or right to work in Switzerland.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong IT background, including servers, databases, networking, virtualization, and system integrations.
• Hands-on experience with PI Data Archive, PI Asset Framework, Event Frames, PI Interfaces/Connectors, PI Analytics, PI SDK, AF SDK, and PI Web API.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments and GxP documentation.
• Fluent in English and/or German.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain PI Data Archive interfaces and supporting infrastructure.
• Configure and support PI Asset Framework templates, hierarchies, attributes, and Event Frames.
• Develop and maintain PI Analytics, KPIs, calculations, and data evaluation solutions.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot interfaces between PI and DeltaV, PLCs, MES, LIMS, and enterprise apps.
• 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.
• Ensure system reliability through monitoring, lifecycle management, upgrades, and patching.
• Create and maintain GMP/GxP documentation and support validation activities.

Skills

PI Data Archive

PI Asset Framework

Event Frames

PI Interfaces

PI SDK

PI Web API

Power BI

GxP compliance

OT cybersecurity

SQL databases

Education

Automation/Electrical/CS degree

Tools

DeltaV

MES

LIMS

SCADA

SQL databases

Job description

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.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 [e-mail].