AVEVA PI Engineer

AVEVA PI Engineer (Dublin)

Overview

NeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions. With a strong presence across multiple sectors, including Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Energy, NeoDyne delivers leading-edge solutions that drive efficiency, safety, and performance for its customers worldwide.

With a team of 220 skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations. From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery. We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long-term success.

Position Summary

NeoDyne is seeking a highly experienced AVEVA / OSIsoft PI Engineer to support one of our key client sites on a contract basis. The successful candidate will work closely with the NeoDyne team and play a critical role in delivering automation expertise across the Dublin based site.

This role involves deploying and maintaining PI System infrastructure in a regulated GMP environment, supporting digital initiatives and ensuring compliance with data integrity standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and manage PI Interfaces and Connectors for integration with manufacturing systems such as SCADA, OPC Servers, PLC-based systems, and MES platforms.
• Build and maintain PI Data Archive, Asset Framework (AF) hierarchies, Event Frames, and Notifications to support process analytics and operational excellence.
• Develop visualisation dashboards and reporting tools using PI Vision, DataLink, and RtReports, aligned with site operational and quality needs.
• Author and maintain GxP-compliant documentation (URS, FS, FAT, SAT, IOQ) under GAMP 5 guidelines.
• Troubleshoot issues within the PI System landscape and provide technical support across departments including Automation, IT, and Process Engineering.
• Ensure alignment with data integrity, audit readiness, and site validation standards.
• Contribute to digital transformation efforts through enhanced use of historian data and analytics platforms.

Experience & Skills

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience implementing and supporting the AVEVA/OSIsoft PI System in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical or life sciences preferred).
• Deep knowledge of:

o PI Interfaces, PI Connectors, PI Asset Framework, Event Frames, Notifications

o PI Vision, DataLink, RtReports

o System architecture for integrating with SCADA, MES, and site-level IT/OT networks

• Strong familiarity with GAMP 5, ISA-88, and ISA-95 standards.
• Experience with change control processes and validated systems.

Desired

• PI System certification (e.g., Infrastructure Specialist, PI Developer).
• Experience with advanced modules such as PI WebAPI, EFGen, or PI Batch.
• Exposure to reporting or analytics platforms like Power BI or Tableau interfaced with PI.
• Proven delivery experience in high-throughput manufacturing environments.

Characteristics

We look for candidates who

• Work well as part of a team.
• Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.
• Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.
• Can prioritise and coordinate work.
• Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Can multitask and work well under pressure.
• Are a strategic business thinker.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Paid overtime available, depending on project demands
• Flexible working hours may be accommodated in line with project requirements
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile biopharma site with a collaborative, technically strong team
• Chance to be part of NeoDyne's network of engineering professionals, contributing to impactful automation solutions in the life sciences sector

NeoDyne Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.