ASPEN IP21 + AVEVA PI

Cognizant; Ernakulam, Chennai District, Coimbatore District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced AVEVA System Platform Engineer/Consultant to support a pharmaceutical manufacturing client on design, configuration, development, and validation of a plant-wide automation and MES/SCADA solution built on the AVEVA System Platform ecosystem.

The candidate will collaborate with automation, MES and quality teams to deliver a GxP-compliant, scalable and secure platform from estimation through build, testing and qualification, in a hybrid work setting across

Qualifications

• Hands-on AVEVA System Platform expertise across App Server, Galaxy, Historian and Web Client.
• Experience with AVEVA MES/Batch integration or exposure to MES/LIMS/ERP interfaces.
• Proficiency in OPC UA/DA, Modbus, and native I/O drivers for PLC/DCS integration.
• Scripting knowledge (QuickScript/VBScript) and object-oriented Galaxy template design.
• Understanding OT network architecture, redundancy, and cybersecurity hardening.
• Familiarity with SQL Server for Historian data extraction and dashboarding.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and configure AVEVA System Platform applications for plant automation.
• Configure Historian, Web Client, and OPC drivers for data acquisition and visualization.
• Create scalable Galaxy object models to support multi-site rollouts.
• Integrate AVEVA with MES/L3 systems (AVEs MES/Batch, LIMS, ERP).
• Prepare effort estimates, solution architecture docs, and technical proposals.
• Ensure GxP compliance, 21 CFR Part 11, and data integrity (ALCOA+).
• Validate lifecycle docs (URS, FRS/FDS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ) per GAMP 5.
• Configure alarms, security groups, redundancy, and DR for high availability.
• Collaborate with automation, IT/OT teams; support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and post-go-live.
• Provide documentation, As-Built drawings, and knowledge transfer.

Skills

AVEVA System Platform

OPC UA/DA

MES/Batch integration

SQL Server/Historian

VMware virtualization

Cybersecurity hardening

Scripting (VBScript/QuickScript)

Tools

InTouch

Historian

Web Client

Galaxy templates

Job description

Job Description

AVEVA System Platform Engineer / Consultant Pharmaceutical Client

Job Title

AVEVA System Platform Engineer / Consultant

Industry Domain

Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences (GxP-regulated Manufacturing)

Experience Required

5-10 years

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Chennai/Bangalore/Kochi/Coimbatore - Hybrid

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced AVEVA System Platform Engineer/Consultant to support a pharmaceutical manufacturing client on the design, configuration, development, and validation of a plant-wide automation and MES/SCADA solution built on the AVEVA System Platform ecosystem. The candidate will work closely with automation, MES, and quality/validation teams to deliver a GxP-compliant, scalable, and secure industrial application platform, from estimation and solution design through to build, testing, and qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and configure applications on AVEVA System Platform (Application Server, Galaxy, Object-based architecture) for plant automation and supervisory control.
• Develop and configure AVEVA Historian, AVEVA InTouch / AVEVA Operations Control (Web Client), and OI Servers/Communication drivers (OPC UA/DA, native I/O drivers) for data acquisition and visualization.
• Build scalable, template-driven Galaxy object models (Automation objects, derived templates, attribute-based configuration) to support multi-site or multi-line rollouts.
• Support integration between AVEVA System Platform and MES/L3 systems (e.g., AVEVA MES/Batch, third-party MES, LIMS, ERP) commonly used in pharma manufacturing.
• Prepare effort and cost estimations, solution architecture documents, and technical proposals for AVEVA System Platform implementation projects.
• Ensure solutions comply with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11 (electronic records/electronic signatures), and data integrity (ALCOA+) principles.
• Author and execute validation lifecycle documentation — URS, FRS/FDS, DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ, Traceability Matrix — in line with GAMP 5 methodology.
• Configure alarms, security groups, redundancy (AppEngine/Historian redundancy), and disaster recovery for high-availability plant operations.
• Collaborate with automation (PLC/DCS), instrumentation, and IT/OT infrastructure teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Conduct FAT/SAT, commissioning, and post-go-live support/troubleshooting at client site.
• Support change control, periodic review, and system revalidation activities per client quality procedures.
• Provide technical documentation, as-built drawings, and knowledge transfer/training to client operations and support teams.

Required Technical Skillset

• Strong hands-on experience with AVEVA System Platform (Application Server / Galaxy, Historian, InTouch, Web Client / Operations Control).
• Working knowledge of AVEVA MES / AVEVA Batch Management, or exposure to integrating third-party MES/LIMS/ERP with SCADA layer.
• Proficiency in OPC UA/DA, Modbus, and native communication drivers for PLC/DCS integration
• Experience with scripting (QuickScript/VBScript) and object-oriented Galaxy template design.
• Understanding of network/OT architecture, redundancy, cybersecurity hardening (ISA/IEC 62443 awareness a plus), and virtualization (VMware) for industrial systems.
• Familiarity with SQL Server/reporting tools for Historian data extraction and dashboarding (AVEVA Insight / Reports is a plus).

Pharmaceutical / Regulatory Domain Expertise (Preferred)

• Sound knowledge of GAMP 5 computerized system validation (CSV/CSA) lifecycle and documentation practices.
• Working knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and data integrity (ALCOA+) requirements.

Certifications (Preferred)

• AVEVA System Platform / Wonderware certification (Application Server, Historian, InTouch).
• GAMP 5 / CSV training certification.
• ISA-95 / ISA-88 or relevant automation standards training.

Soft Skills & Other Requirements

• Strong client-facing communication skills; ability to work directly with pharma quality, validation, and automation stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare and present technical estimations, proposals, and solution walkthroughs to client/hiring stakeholders.
• Strong documentation discipline suited to regulated/validated environments.
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills for live plant support scenarios.