PI Automation Engineer

Job Description

Join a growing team with this exciting opportunity for a Automation Project Engineer at our Boulder and Frederick, Colorado GMP facilities. Work at the forefront of the growing oligonucleotide (DNA-RNA) based therapeutics industry at our dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing sites.  You will play a crucial role in ensuring the design, implementation, and maintenance of automation systems.  Your primary responsibility will be to drive PI automation system integration to  improve operational efficiency, data integrity, and regulatory compliance in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Validation, and IT, to ensure the successful execution of automation projects that meet the highest quality standards.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least January 15, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $103,200.00 - $161,250.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.Travel Required: OccasionalShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: Manufacturing