On-Site Manufacturing IT Engineer — Automation & Data

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 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.