Manufacturing IT Engineer

BlueGate Consulting Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueGate Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Manufacturing IT Engineer to join a global automation initiative. Based in Greenock, you will contribute to a new development centre that maps global automation improvements for fabrication sites.

You’ll develop and enhance software that automates equipment, links plant systems and safeguards product quality in continuous operations, covering control, real‑time data, dispatch and maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years' relevant experience.
• Practical development skills in C#, Python or Tcl/Tk.
• A problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve software that automates manufacturing equipment.
• Connect factory systems and help protect product quality across 24/7 operations.
• Work on equipment control, real‑time data, dispatch, recipes and maintenance.

Skills

C#

Python

Tcl/Tk

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems

Tools

SECS/GEM

PostgreSQL

Linux

OpenVMS

Job description

Bluegate are proud to partner with a global giant in the field of electronics manufacturing to recruit for experienced Manufacturing IT Engineers.

Based in Greenock, Scotland, the Manufacturing IT Engineers will be part of a new development centre team that will write road maps for global automation improvement for all global fabrication sites.

You’ll develop and improve software that automates manufacturing equipment, connects factory systems and helps protect product quality across 24/7 operations. From equipment control and real‑time data to dispatch, recipes and maintenance, your work will make a direct impact on how efficiently our sites run.

You’ll bring:

• A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years' relevant experience
• Practical development skills in C#, Python or Tcl/Tk
• A problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently and with a team

Experience with SECS/GEM, PostgreSQL, Linux or OpenVMS is a plus.

This is a full-time, on-site role in Greenock. If you’re ready to turn manufacturing challenges into smart, reliable automation, we’d like to hear from you.