Agilent Technologies · 4 days ago
PI Automation Engineer
Frederick, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$103K/yr - $161K/yr
4+ years expAgilent Technologies is a leader in the oligonucleotide-based therapeutics industry, seeking an Automation Project Engineer to enhance their manufacturing capabilities. The role involves the design, implementation, and maintenance of automation systems, driving integration to improve operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsLife SciencePharmaceutical
Hiring Manager
Denise Tan Smith
Responsibilities
Work with a cross functional project team to design, implement, and maintain an AVEVA PI systems (formerly OSIsoft PI), ensuring optimal performance and integration with industrial systems like SCADA, BAS, MES, ERP and other systems
Develop PI Asset Framework (AF) models, PI Vision dashboards, and custom reporting solutions to drive operational insights and decision-making
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
Support 21 CFR Part 11 compliance by configuring audit trails, electronic signatures, and secure access controls within the PI System
Manage the overall architecture and strategy for real-time data management across the organization, ensuring scalability and data integrity
Provide leadership in troubleshooting and resolving complex PI system issues, optimizing system performance, and ensuring data quality across platforms
Support Commissioning, Qualification, Validation (CQV) activities and function as primary point of contact on PI projects for CQV
Mentor and train junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in data collection, analysis, and reporting
Support data governance initiatives by documenting tag naming conventions, metadata standards, and historian retention policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field with significant experience in AVEVA PI systems and industrial data management
4+ years combined automation experience
Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with PI Data Archive, PI Asset Framework (AF), PI Vision, and other AVEVA PI components
Previous experience in GMP or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments is highly desirable
Project management skills, with experience working with cross-functional teams to deploy and optimize PI systems across an enterprise
Expertise in industrial automation protocols (e.g., OPC, Ethernet/IP, Modbus) and experience integrating PI with SCADA, BAS, MES, and skid systems
Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to handle complex technical challenges, and outstanding communication skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels
Benefits
Bonus
Stock
Benefits
Company
Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies addresses the scientific and laboratory management needs of analytical scientists and clinical researchers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2019-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1999-11-26IPO
Leadership Team
Mike McMullen
CEO and President
Padraig McDonnell
President and CEO
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