Senior Aveva OSI PI Engineer
@ Cognizant

Raritan, New Jersey, United States
$126,000
On Site
Full-time / Full time employee / Standard
Posted 29 days ago

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Senior Aveva OSI PI Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions is seeking a Senior Aveva OSI PI Engineer to join our engineering team in a permanent role. Cognizant is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to the Life Sciences sector, focusing on automation, MES & digital solutions that optimize operational efficiencies and ensure compliance.

About the Role

The role involves working on a site-based project in the New Jersey area. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing user requirement documents, developing PI system designs, and providing sustaining support for PI systems.

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze User Requirements Specification Documents
  • Support development of detail design specifications and system architectures
  • Develop PI Tags, AF templates, AF analyses, and PI Event Frames
  • Create PI Graphic User Interface/Visuals and support software development
  • Provide first line PI sustaining support and assist in system changes
  • Execute PI Qualification

Job Functions

  • Strong understanding of Aveva/OSIsoft PI system
  • Experience installing and configuring PI Server and interfaces (OPC, UFL, RDBMS, PItoPI)
  • Proficient with PI client tools including PI Vision, DataLink and PI RtReports
  • Implement analytic solutions using PI Asset Framework and PI AF Analytics
  • Solid Windows OS, networking, and security fundamentals
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Additional Skills

  • Knowledge of .NET software development and PI-SDK/AF-SDK is a plus
  • Familiarity with ISA 88, GAMP and Pharma industry standards preferred

Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years of relevant PI experience
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
  • PI System Training is required

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary ranges from 60,325 to 126,000 depending on experience. Additional benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401(k), Disability benefits, Paid Parental Leave, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This position is eligible for Cognizant’s annual discretionary incentive program.

Location

Raritan, NJ

Key skills/competency

  • OSI PI
  • Aveva
  • Automation
  • Software Engineering
  • System Analysis
  • Pharmaceutical
  • PI Vision
  • Asset Framework
  • Networking
  • Troubleshooting

How to Get Hired at Cognizant

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight specific OSI PI experiences.
  • Align with Cognizant's values: Research the company culture and recent projects.
  • Emphasize technical skills: Focus on Aveva OSI PI expertise.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice answering systems analysis questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review OSI PI system documentation.
Practice PI Tag and AF configuration.
Study PI client tools usage.
Familiarize with Windows networking principles.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging system problem solved.
Explain teamwork in project environments.
Discuss handling tight project deadlines.
Share examples of innovative thinking.

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