Senior OSI PI Engineer

NNIT; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 110,700 - 166,050; Full time

Job summary

NNIT is seeking an experienced contractor for a 12 to 24 month Transient Data project in Ireland. The role centers on PI Historian migration with AF and Event Frame tasks and integrates MES, trending and reporting tools.

You will lead the project and ensure timely delivery, with significant onsite presence as required by the client. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics/Automation/Engineering or CS with 5+ years in a manufacturing environment, strong PI Server skills, BI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience delivering PI Historian-focused projects in Life Sciences/pharma/biotech.
• Strong communication and teamwork; led cross-functional teams on complex challenges.
• GMP experience and agile mindset; vendor and stakeholder management essential.
• Fluent English, able to work in a multi-site, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Transient Data migration projects with PI Historian tasks and external system integrations.
• Lead and coordinate project activities, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and scope.
• Develop documentation, validation activities, and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Data Historian systems

PI Server (DA, AF, Analysis, Vision)

PI Vision

PI Event Frames

Power BI

SQL

Azure/AWS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics/Automation/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

PI Server

PI Vision

PI Historian

Power BI

Tableau/Spotfire

SQL

Azure/AWS

Job description

Contractor Opportunity – 12 to 24 months. The role can be considered a hybrid model but significant onsite presence will be needed as per project and client requirements.

Details

Type of contract: Contractor

Location: Ireland

Language: English

Mobility: Travel Required

Application Deadline: 31/08/2026

The Role

Transient Data Project

The project will be focused on Transient Data migration and will include PI Historian focused tasks such as AF and Event Frame generation. You will be charged with the integration to external systems such as MES, trending tools and reporting tools. You will manage and drive the project and be responsible for ensuring that the project is delivered on time.

Skills Brief

• Experience of project delivery and operations support of Data Historian systems, MES systems, and SCADA/DCS based control systems including network topology concepts and general IS/IT aspects.
• Strong exposure to installing, configuring, validating PI Servers ecosystem (DA, AF, Analysis, Vision) and interfaces.
• Experience with AF, Analysis and Notifications.
• Experience with PI Vision, PI Event Frames and PI Batch setup and configuration.
• Clear evidence of ownership of project deliverables such as documentation and validation activities required as part of the scope.
• Experience working closely with other project resources and team members, coordinating activities and providing information as required.
• Proven ability to ensure compliance with company and customer standards and procedures and approved methodologies, including schedule, budget, and resources monitoring as part of project deployment.
• Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire), SQL, and any programming language as well as with Azure/AWS will be an advantage.

Person Brief

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics/Automation/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or a related technical discipline with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in the delivery of at least complex PI Historian focused projects in a Life Sciences, Pharma, Medical Devices or Biotech environment.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and teamwork skills that inspire others and have experience in leading cross‑functional teams on complex technical challenges.
• Strong solution design experience in a GMP environment is essential.
• The ideal candidate should also have an agile mindset and the ability to adapt to and manage change.
• Vendor and internal stakeholder management experience is essential for the role.
• Knowledge of Agile Frameworks is preferred but not essential if strong experience is evident.

Fluency in oral and written English is a must.

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