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MSD

Sr. Spclst , OT Research Infrastructure

West Point, PA

$105K - $143K/yr

Key technologies include PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS,DeltaV, MES, PI Historian, virtualization, industrial networking, OT cybersecurity, and system integration. The role partners with scientists, engineers ...

Kaygen, Inc.

ServiceNow Process Owner

Lebanon, IN · On-site

... PI Historian, Rockwell, CyberArk/AD, and reporting platforms. • Deploy automated access request forms and role-based permission workflows. • Build analytics dashboards, KPI tracking, and SLA ...

Nova Biomedical

Sr. Automation Control Engineer

Waltham, MA · On-site

$113K - $148K/yr

Experience with SCADA, PI Historian, and equipment data integration. * Hands-on experience with robotics/cobots, automated systems, and industrial vision systems. * Proficiency with SolidWorks and ...

Nova Biomedical

Sr. Automation Control Engineer

Waltham, MA

$112K - $147K/yr

Experience with SCADA, PI Historian, and equipment data integration. * Hands-on experience with robotics/cobots, automated systems, and industrial vision systems. * Proficiency with SolidWorks and ...

Intellectt INC

Automation/Controls Engineer

West Point, PA · On-site

$80K - $107K/yr

Familiarity with PI Historian is preferred. * Experience with DeltaV or Unicorn systems is preferred. For more information, please reach out at 732-719-4936 or share your updated resume with padma ...

Atalco

Automation Engineer

Gramercy, LA · On-site

... improve plant historian systems including AVEVA PI and associated interfaces Management of Change (MoC) • Lead or participate in Management of Change activities involving automation ...

Atalco Gramercy LLC

Automation Engineer

Gramercy, LA · On-site

... and improve plant historian systems including AVEVA PI and associated interfaces Management of Change (MoC) · Lead or participate in Management of Change activities involving automation ...

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How much do pi historian jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for pi historian in the United States is $86,335.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $105,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by PI Historian professionals when managing industrial data systems?

Pi Historian professionals often encounter challenges related to integrating data from diverse sources, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining high system reliability. They may need to troubleshoot connectivity issues between the PI System and various equipment or software, while also ensuring data security in industrial environments. Additionally, keeping up with evolving technology and regulatory standards can require ongoing training and adaptation. Effective communication with engineers, IT staff, and operations teams is crucial for timely resolution of issues and successful project implementation.

What is a PI Historian?

A PI Historian, often referred to as the OSIsoft PI System, is a data management software used to collect, store, and analyze real-time process data from industrial equipment and sensors. It is widely employed in industries such as oil & gas, power generation, and manufacturing to monitor operations and improve decision-making. The PI Historian efficiently handles large volumes of time-series data, making it possible to visualize trends, generate reports, and optimize plant performance. Its robust data integration and analytics capabilities help organizations ensure data accuracy, reliability, and accessibility.

What is the difference between Pi Historian vs Pi Data Analyst?

AspectPi HistorianPi Data Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically requires a degree in engineering, computer science, or related field; certifications in data management or industrial automation are commonRequires a degree in data science, statistics, or related field; certifications in data analysis or visualization are beneficial
Work EnvironmentIndustrial settings, manufacturing plants, or process control environmentsOffice-based, often in corporate or technical teams, with some field data collection
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by manufacturing, energy, and industrial companies for real-time data loggingUsed across industries for analyzing and interpreting data for decision-making

The Pi Historian primarily focuses on collecting, storing, and managing real-time process data from industrial systems, while the Pi Data Analyst interprets and analyzes this data to support business decisions. Both roles require technical knowledge, but their focus areas differ—one on data collection and management, the other on data analysis and reporting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PI Historian?

To succeed as a PI Historian (Process Information Historian), you need a solid understanding of data management, process engineering, and industrial automation, typically with a background in engineering or computer science. Familiarity with PI System software by OSIsoft, SQL databases, and data visualization tools is crucial. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills help you extract insights and explain complex data to stakeholders. These competencies ensure that process data is accurately collected, interpreted, and leveraged for operational improvements in industrial environments.
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Sr. Spclst , OT Research Infrastructure

MSD

West Point, PA

$105K - $143K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Description

RaDS IT Research Infrastructure Product Line (RIPL)is seeking aSenior Specialist, PlantAutomation,OT Infrastructure, Controls & Industrial Automationto support pilotplant automation, process automation, control systems, and IT/OT infrastructure in a regulated research and manufacturing environment.This role designs, builds, integrates, and supportsOTautomationsolutionsacrosscurrentandfutureplant automationarchitectures. Key technologies include PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS,DeltaV, MES, PI Historian, virtualization, industrial networking, OT cybersecurity, and system integration. The role partners with scientists, engineers, IT architects, infrastructure, quality, vendors, and site operations to improve reliability, efficiency, troubleshooting, and productivity.

The primary location is Rahway, NJ or West Point, PA and will provide support services to other sites.

Job Description/ Key Responsibilities

  • Optimize IT/OT infrastructure for plant automation, process control, industrial automation, and manufacturing automationby identifying gaps,trends,efficiencies, andtechnology refreshopportunities.

  • Build, maintain, and support OT infrastructure for GMP manufacturing and pilot plant operations, including secure industrial networks,controlsystems,and OT cybersecuritypractices.

  • Lead or support project scoping, technical requirements, IT infrastructure deliverables,commissioning readiness,estimates,andautomation infrastructure solutions.

  • Partnerwithstakeholders, scientists, automation engineers, process engineers, controls engineers, infrastructure teams, and vendors to translateneeds intotechnical requirements.

  • Contribute to solution architecture for plant automation, OT infrastructure, industrial networks, SCADA, MES, PI Historian, virtualization, on-premisessystems, and cloud-connected components.

  • Provide technicalsupport for automation systems, control systems, and OT infrastructure, includingtroubleshooting,incident resolution, root cause analysis,and continuous service improvement.

  • Map, design, and maintainIT/OTservice architecture diagrams, including controlnetworks, servers, virtualization,backups, archival, data flows, interfaces, and integrations.

  • Collaborate with Research & Development scientists and engineers to identify plant automation, research automation, manufacturing automation, and data integration needs.

  • Workwith instrument vendors, automation suppliers, system integrators, and equipment manufacturers to evaluate and implementplant automation, process automation,and industrial controltechnologies.

  • Providetimely IT support forinvestigations, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and resolutionwhilepartnering withinfrastructure, engineering,security, risk, quality, and complianceteams.

Education Requirement:

  • Bachelor's degree in automation, engineering, computer science, or computer engineering related degree.

  • A Master's degree is preferred.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • 5 years of experience with upstream manufacturing systems, pilot plant automation, process automation, or manufacturing automation platforms such asDeltaV, Eppendorf, AMBR, DCS, PLC, HMI, SCADA,control systems, networking, virtualization, server management, capitalprojects, and PI Historiandata integration.

  • 4 years of hands-on experiencewithRockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI configuration, SCADA systems, OT cybersecurity, OT data architecture, MES, industrial networking, or IT/OT integration.

  • 4 years ofknowledge of VMware, virtualized OT environments,DeltaV, PI / PI Historian, MES, SCADA backup and archival, data retention, Windows servers, and regulated computer system support.

  • 4 years of experience with industrial networking, switches, VLANs, subnets, firewalls, Windows Active Directory, virtual infrastructure,servers, andOT network segmentation.

  • Experience supporting manufacturing software and hardware, including Ignition, MES, SAP, HMI, PLC, SCADA, DCS, industrial PCs, servers, switches, firewalls, andnetwork equipment.

  • Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, incident management, and operational support skills in plant automation or industrial controlsystems.

  • Experience buildingsupportmodels for plant automation, OT infrastructure, and industrial control systems, includingownership,escalation, runbooks, monitoring,andimprovement.

  • Ability to lead multiple IT, OT infrastructure, controls, automation, and system integration projects.

  • Able to work independently andcross-functionallywith automation engineers, process engineers, manufacturing users, infrastructure, cybersecurity, quality, and vendors.

  • Excellent collaboration, communication, technical documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Understandingof SDLC, validation, change control, computer system lifecycle, and regulated system support.

Required Skills:

Automation Engineering, Capital Projects, Crisis Management, Data Engineering, Data Visualization, Delivering Value, Design Applications, Enterprise Systems, GMP Compliance, IEC 62304, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Learning New Concepts, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Software Configurations, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Solution Architecture, System Designs, System Integration, Technology Adaptation, Testing, VMware Workstation

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The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

08/14/2026

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