Sr Automation PI Data Engineer

Job Title: Sr Automation PI Data Engineer

Location: Toulouse
Department: MSAT Business Operations

Reports To: MSAT Director

We’re excited to share this opportunity is part of the Sandoz acquisition of Just-Evotec Biologics in Toulouse. Through this opportunity you will impact the lives of hundreds of millions of people through bold ideas supported by an inclusive, agile company culture. Join us to help make healthcare fairer and faster, help us to pioneer access to medicine! Click to learn more. 

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with stakeholders (Manufacturing, Process, IT, etc.) to define system needs
• Configure and manage PI System environments (PI Server, Asset Framework, PI Vision, etc.)
• Structure and contextualize data using Asset Framework, Event Frames, and PI Tags
• Troubleshoot data quality and connectivity issues to reduce operational downtime
• Perform regular system assessments and implement performance improvements
• Develop and deploy dashboards to visualize operational data (PI Vision, Power BI, etc.).
• Integrate PI System with IT/OT systems such as DCS, SCADA, PLC, MES.
• Provide technical support to operations teams (Manufacturing, Process, Maintenance)

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Industrial IT, or related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with Aveva PI System in industrial environments
• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing operations is a plus
• Solid understanding of industrial automation systems (SCADA, PLC, Historian)
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (OPC, Modbus, MQTT)
• Experience integrating real-time data (PI DataLink, APIs, SQL) and building visualizations (PI Vision, Power BI)
• Basic understanding of data analytics and process control (e.g., SPC)
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Proactive problem-solver with a structured, hands-on approach
• Experience writing technical and quality documentation in GMP-regulated systems
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Proficiency in English and French (spoken and written)

Why Sandoz? 

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more! 

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape