Excel Engineering ยท 9 hours ago
Data Intelligence and Analytics Engineer
Mounds View,MN,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expExcel Engineering is seeking a team-oriented, highly motivated Data Intelligence and Analytics Engineer for their Mounds View, Minnesota office. This role is a critical contributor to their Pharma 4.0 vision, focusing on data integrity and real-time insights to drive smarter operations for clients.
Industrial AutomationIndustrial EngineeringProject Management
Responsibilities
Design and implement AVEVA PI solutions that support GMP-compliant data collection, contextualization, and reporting across manufacturing, utilities, and lab environments
Configure PI Asset Framework (AF) to model pharma-specific assets such as reactors, cleanrooms, HVAC systems, and water systems, enabling batch traceability and deviation analysis
Design and implement PI Interfaces and PI Connectors for seamless integration with PLCs, DCSs, SCADA systems, SQL Databases, and other industrial data sources
Configure PI Data Archive for optimal performance, including tuning compression settings, exception filters, and archive management
Build and deploy PI Vision dashboards to support operations, maintenance, and executive decision-making
Implement analytics using PI AF Analysis and Notifications to automate insights and trigger alerts based on process conditions
Apply security best practices for PI System architecture, including user access control, data integrity, and network segmentation
Support 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 compliance by configuring audit trails, electronic signatures, and secure access controls within the PI System
Conduct system health checks, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of PI System components to ensure high availability and reliability
Integrate PI System with MES, LIMS, and ERP platforms to enable end-to-end visibility of production, quality, and supply chain data
Support data governance initiatives by documenting tag naming conventions, metadata standards, and historian retention policies
Collaborate with QA and validation teams to support CSV (Computer System Validation) efforts, including URS, IQ/OQ/PQ documentation for PI deployment
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or Masters' Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or System Engineering from an ABET Accredited Institution
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 Scale
3+ years design and configuration experience with a real time data solution technology in AVEVA PI, AVEVA, AspenTech, Canary, or similar technologies
Creation/modification of PI tags
PI AF Element templates and AF Elements
PI based dashboards (PI Vision/Process Book)
PI AF Analytics, PI Notifications and PI Event Frames
PI Interfaces: OPC DA/UA, RDBMS, FactoryTalk Batch, PI to PI
PI Software Development Kit, PI Asset Framework Software Development Kit
Ability to write and speak in the English language
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time
Preferred
Exposure to PLC logic, HMI interface logic, system communications, elementary diagrams, control panel layouts or instrument specifications
Interest and experience with computer programming
Engineer in Training (EIT) registration or ability to obtain such
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Company
Excel Engineering
Excel Engineering is an automation company that focuses on electrical, transmission, and IT/OT system engineering services.
51-200 employees
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