Automation Data Systems Engineer - Aveva PI & OT Platforms

Leiden Bio Science Park; Leiden; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly is expanding its manufacturing footprint in the Netherlands, adding a Katwijk facility to produce oral medicines with advanced, data-driven automation. The Automation Data Systems Engineer will ensure the reliability and compliance of data systems from startup to steady-state operations.

In this role, you will design, install, and maintain Aveva PI Data Historian platforms, manage security and lifecycle, and collaborate with global automation teams to support manufacturing processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related science field.
• Professional fluency in English.
• 5+ years in automation.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of GMPs and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in Aveva PI Data Historian administration including hardware design, software integration, and system procedures.
• Experience with Windows servers, virtualization, and networking.
• Familiarity with ISA S95 Manufacturing IT/Automation integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and qualify the Aveva PI based Data Historian and other data systems at the Katwijk site.
• Own system administration post-delivery including access controls, lifecycle management, data integrity, and maintenance.
• Lead security for data platforms and ensure data integrity.
• Perform audits to ensure compliance with Global Quality and Engineering Standards.
• Grow and manage data platforms to support manufacturing process teams as new systems are added.
• Collaborate with Corporate Automation, IT, and Information Security on lifecycle management and global initiatives.
• Develop site procedures governing the Data Historian and related data systems.

Skills

Aveva PI

Data Historian

Automation

GMP Compliance

IT/OT Integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Aveva PI

VMware

SQL Server

Kepware

Job description

Eli Lilly is expanding its manufacturing footprint in the Netherlands, adding a Katwijk facility to produce oral medicines with advanced, data-driven automation. The Automation Data Systems Engineer will ensure the reliability and compliance of data systems from startup to steady-state operations.

In this role, you will design, install, and maintain Aveva PI Data Historian platforms, manage security and lifecycle, and collaborate with global automation teams to support manufacturing processes