- Microsoft Windows Server
- FDA regulations
- Distributed control systems
- IT support
- Project management
Role: Software Engineer with OSIsoft experience
Reporting to: Regional Manager/Project Manager
Status: Regular, Full-Time
Location: Boston. We are open to remote working options also.
About TQS Integration
TQS provides engineering services and product sales to clients in the Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Healthcare and Power industries. We are integrators of the PI System from OSIsoft (OSI). Our industry experience and the GMP critical nature of our software systems ensures that all software development and implementation is carried out in accordance with clients' strict quality system guidelines and compliance to FDA requirements for software validation and 21 CFR part 11. We have a broad client base in a mixture of Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, Power Generation and Food & Beverage industries. Our mission is to provide instantaneous data to our clients so that they can realize their full potential. If we take pride in our work, then that shines through on the quality of what we deliver. Our team is what makes our company a success and we want you to be a part of it!
The Role
Our team is made up of 170+ talented, enthusiastic and hardworking individuals who are based all over the world, working from our offices, client sites and remotely from their homes. We are looking for a candidate capable of providing technical support, integrating PI systems, completing documentation, and performing validation testing. This position offers flexibility and growth opportunities with different potential career paths within TQS Integration. This is a hands-on role where you will be given the platform to build a successful career with TQS, where your progression is rewarded, and different career paths open for you.
Key Duties / Responsibilities:
Integrate the PI System with SCADA, PLC, OPC, Continuous/Batch Historians, MES systems and DCS Based control systems
Implement, configure and troubleshoot OSI PI Interfaces including but not limited to OPC DA, PItoPI, RDBMS, UFL, EMDVB and SISBatch
Install and configure the PI System in redundant environments including but not limited to Interface Failover, PI Collective, Load Balanced AF Server, SQL AlwaysOn, Clustered Notifications and Analysis, Load Balanced PI Vision
Work with clients to understand, agree and implement technical requirements, in conjunction with TQS Team.
Draft PI Systems and GxPValidation document lifecycle, including installation/operational qualification and design specification with minimal supervision
Execute installation/operational qualifications across multiple projects
Provide resourcing estimates and technical configurations, of client quotations, to the Business Development Team.
Coordinate work with vendors and contractors, during project conception and implementation stages.
Manage smaller projects or a Project team from conception to completion.
Provide feedback on Junior engineers for performance evaluations.
Manage Project timelines in conjunction with the PM, ensuring the PM is informed of any potential changes to the project.
Anticipate and communicate issues involving quality and timeliness of project deliverables.
Understand and apply our quality policy statement in all aspects of your work.
Ensure that the needs and requirements of TQS Integration’s internal staff and customers are understood and delivered.
Help develop and improve TQS Integration’s internal processes and management system by reporting corrective actions, updates and improvement ideas.
Contribute to internal knowledge base about installation, configuration and troubleshooting of interfaces, in line with TQS standard and OSI recommendations.
Undergraduate degree in IT, Automation, Science or Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum of 24-48 months of experience in installing, configuring, and/or supporting PI Systems:
o Configuring an interface
o Setting up Interface failover
o Creating a PI Collective
o Configuring Buffering
o Creating and editing PI Tags, asset structures
Familiarity with using basic IT concepts to support integration needs:
o Ports
o Service accounts
o Command prompt
o Windows Server
o SQL
Strong drive for precision when installing, configuring, and documenting a system to specifications
Level 100 & 200 OSIsoft Accredited or OSIsoft course certificates.
Experience with RtReports installation and configuration.
Installation and configuration experience in batch interfaces that use event frames.
Background in Life sciences, particularly pharmaceuticals.
Background in Automation including SCADA, PLC,OPC, Continuous/Batch Historians and DCS based control system.
Experience with SDLC, particularly in critical or GxP environment.
Familiarity with validation documentation.
Takes the initiative to solve problems and continually updates their own skillset
Experience in mentoring Junior staff.
Undergraduate degree in IT, Automation, Science or Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum of 24-48 months of experience in installing, configuring, and/or supporting PI Systems:
o Configuring an interface
o Setting up Interface failover
o Creating a PI Collective
o Configuring Buffering
o Creating and editing PI Tags, asset structures
Familiarity with using basic IT concepts to support integration needs:
o Ports
o Service accounts
o Command prompt
o Windows Server
o SQL
Strong drive for precision when installing, configuring, and documenting a system to specifications
Level 100 & 200 OSIsoft Accredited or OSIsoft course certificates.
Experience with RtReports installation and configuration.
Installation and configuration experience in batch interfaces that use event frames.
Background in Life sciences, particularly pharmaceuticals.
Background in Automation including SCADA, PLC,OPC, Continuous/Batch Historians and DCS based control system.
Experience with SDLC, particularly in critical or GxP environment.
Familiarity with validation documentation.
Takes the initiative to solve problems and continually updates their own skillset
Experience in mentoring Junior staff.
Desired Skills and Qualifications