Location: Bangalore, India Seniority: 14+ years Department: Manufacturing Intelligence (Data Platforms) How you might spend your days (Main Roles & Responsibilities): As a PI Engineer, you’ll be working with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team where your daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Architect, implement, and govern the full lifecycle (design, installation, configuration, upgrade, and retirement) of AVEVA PI System components including PI Data Archive, PI Asset Framework (AF), PI Vision, and critical interfaces (PI 800xA, PI Batch, PI to PAS-X, PI BMI, PI RDBMS, OPC UA) within GxP-regulated manufacturing environments. Lead validated PI server migrations and version upgrades, ensuring system integrity, data continuity, cybersecurity compliance, disaster recovery readiness, and adherence to change control procedures in line with GMP requirements. Design and oversee secure, high-availability integrations between PI and pharmaceutical automation landscapes including DCS/PLC systems, MES (e.g., PAS-X), LIMS, ERP, serialization systems, and enterprise data platforms. Own and govern the Validation (CSV) lifecycle (URS, FS/DS, RTM, IQ/OQ/PQ, FAT/SAT/UAT), ensuring compliance with GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and ALCOA+ data integrity principles. Provide technical approval and audit support during regulatory inspections. Establish and maintain validated state through robust access control models, audit trail configuration, backup/restore validation, disaster recovery testing, and periodic review processes. Drive advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of PI infrastructure, including interface buffering, batch data consistency, archive performance tuning, AF optimization, and system resilience improvements.



Act as global SME and escalation point across cross-functional teams (IT, Automation, Quality, Validation, Manufacturing) in multi-site pharmaceutical operations, ensuring alignment with global standards and timely delivery of project milestones. Standardize validation documentation and test management practices using enterprise tools such as TIMS (HP-ALM), ensuring traceability, risk-based testing, and inspection readiness. Contribute to Pharma 4.0 and digital manufacturing initiatives by enabling real-time data visibility, batch genealogy, performance analytics, and verification capabilities through the PI platform. Mentor engineers and validation resources on AVEVA PI best practices, regulatory expectations, and sustainable system governance in GMP environments. Who you are (Preferred Competencies) We care about who you are as a person. In the end, how you work, and your energy is what impacts the effort we do as a team. As a person, you: Are a strong team player with a collaborative mindset and a drive to get things done. Are self-driven, proactive, and eager to make a difference in a global team. Thrive in a energetic, cross-disciplinary environment with colleagues across Denmark, the US, and India. Have robust problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset. Are enthusiastic about learning and sharing knowledge in the field of manufacturing intelligence and automation. The miles you’ve walked (Education and Work Experience)



In all positions there are some things that are needed, and others a bonus. We believe these qualifications are needed for you to do well in this role: B. Tech/B.E./M. Tech within IT, Engineering, or equivalent work experience You have minimum 8 years of experience within pharma/biotech or life science industry You have experience with large engineering projects in the industrial and or life-science sectors, experience in pharmaceutical industry is an advantage You have experience with GMP, data historian systems, data collection and reporting in the life science industry. • Soft skills: Strong collaboration skills and crosscultural communication; comfortable working closely with colleagues in Denmark and the US. Selfdriven, exhibits strong leadership, proactive, and accountable; able to take ownership and deliver independently as well as in a team. Robust problemsolving and analytical mindset; able to troubleshoot complex interface/data flow issues methodically. Quality and compliance oriented; structured documentation habits aligned with GxP validation practices. Clear, concise communicator—able to translate technical topics for nontechnical stakeholders. Stakeholder management and expectation setting; builds trust through transparency and followthrough. Adaptable and organized; prioritizes effectively in fastpaced, multiproject environments. Continuous improvement mindset; eager to learn, share knowledge, and refine processes/tools. Attention to detail with a strong sense of integrity and data stewardship. Fluent in English (spoken and written). Certifications: Aveva PI System Infrastructure Specialist , Aveva PI System Installation Specialist (preferred)

📌 IT Specialist Aveva PI (Bengaluru)
🏢 People First Consultants
📍 Bengaluru