Data Historian Engineer

Alphapharm Pty. Ltd.

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making. 

This posting supports ongoing hiring needs and may be used to consider candidates for upcoming opportunities.

 

Add your value to our Projects and Engineering team at our pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Carole Park until 31 December 2026!

The Data Historian Engineer will design, implement, and maintain systems that collect, store, and analyse large volumes of time-series data from industrial processes (PLCs, SCADA) for operational efficiency, predictive maintenance, and regulatory compliance, integrating with automation platforms. This includes managing system lifecycles, equipment qualification and validation, troubleshooting issues, supporting cross-functional teams, and providing technical expertise for data-driven decision-making. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• System Design & Implementation: Configure and deploy historian platforms and data interfaces to manufacturing and packaging equipment.

• Data Integration: Connect with PLCs, SCADA, DCS systems and other enterprise systems (LIMS, ERP).

• Qualification and support: Writing and executing validation protocols and providing technical support.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry regulations (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GMP).

• Collaboration: Work with automation, IT, engineering, and operations teams. 

• Perform other tasks as required.

About you

• Bachelors degree in Engineering.

• Experience with computerised validation systems.

• Aveva experience (preferred).

• Skilled in data modelling and contextualisation, turning data into meaningful insights.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. 

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.