Sr Manufacturing Systems Engineer - PI Data Historian

<h2><b>Career Category</b></h2>Manufacturing<h2></h2><h2><b>Job Description</b></h2><p>The Sr Manufacturing Systems Engineer – PI Data Historian is a technical leader responsible for lifecycle upgrades, maintenance, and optimization of PI Data Historian systems across Amgen’s global manufacturing network. This role is part of a PI Center of Excellence (COE) at Amgen India (AIN), supporting manufacturing sites and enterprise PI infrastructure. The engineer will collaborate with the PI Platform Lead, site system owners and cross-functional teams to ensure reliable data collection, integration, and analytics for manufacturing operations, driving lifecycle upgrades, digital transformation and operational excellence.</p><p></p><h1>Key Responsibilities</h1><ul><li><p>Lead lifecycle upgrades, migrations, and enhancements of PI Data Historian systems across Amgen manufacturing sites.</p></li><li><p>Lead the PI Data Historian scope for capital projects across the network, ensuring adherence to Amgen technical and business standards for PI.</p></li><li><p>Serve as a technical SME for PI Historian, supporting enterprise PI infrastructure and ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with global manufacturing, automation, and IT teams to design, implement, and validate PI solutions for data acquisition, integration, and reporting.</p></li><li><p>Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and adhere to best practices for PI system architecture, security, and data governance.</p></li><li><p>Develop and maintain PI Asset Framework templates, Analyses, PI Vision displays etc.  to be used across Enterprise PI and Manufacturing sites to help achieve business requirements.</p></li><li><p>Troubleshoot and resolve complex PI system issues, providing advanced support to site engineers and end users.</p></li><li><p>Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging PI data for process optimization, predictive analytics, and digital manufacturing projects.</p></li><li><p>Participate in global PI COE activities, knowledge sharing, and training for site teams.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Amgen’s quality standards in all PI system activities.</p></li><li><p>Support audits, validation, and change management processes related to PI systems.</p></li></ul><h1>Basic Qualifications</h1><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or Master’s degree with relevant experience).</p></li><li><p>8&#43; years of experience in manufacturing systems engineering, with 3&#43; years focused on PI Data Historian or similar industrial data platforms.</p></li><li><p>Experience with major PI system components and technologies, including Data Archive, AF, PI Vision, PI Analyses/Notifications, WebAPI, RtReports</p></li><li><p>Experience with a wide range of PI interface/Connector (or Adapter) technologies such as OPC UA/DA, PItoPI, BACNet, RDBMS, UFL.</p></li><li><p>Experience with batch interfaces such as EMDVB, FTBatch, EFGen.</p></li><li><p>Hands-on experience with PI System lifecycle management, upgrades, and enterprise deployments.</p></li><li><p>Experience working on or leading complex upgrade or deployment projects for systems supporting critical activities.</p></li></ul><h1>Preferred Qualifications</h1><ul><li><p>Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of PI System architecture, interfaces (OPC, MQTT, etc.), and integration with MES, ERP, and analytics platforms.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with automation systems (PLC, SCADA), data analytics, and digital manufacturing initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with data integration/middleware technology such as Kepware, Matrikon, HighByte, HiveMQ etc.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with High Availability architectural patterns for the PI Data Historian components like Data Archive, AF, PI Vision, Analytics.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with basic AWS technology stack including EC2, EBS, S3, etc.</p></li><li><p>Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies such as UNS, MQTT, Kafka, Streaming Analytics.</p></li><li><p>Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</p></li><li><p>Experience working in global, distributed teams and supporting multiple manufacturing sites.</p></li><li><p>Experience with scripting languages like Powershell and Python is a plus.</p></li><li><p>Certifications in PI System administration or related technologies are a plus.</p></li></ul><h1>Work Environment</h1><p>Onsite at Amgen India (Hyderabad) with collaboration across global time zones.<br />Participation in global PI COE meetings, lifecycle planning, and major upgrade events; occasional extended hours to support global coordination as needed.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>.