IT Systems Engineer
Date: 6 Nov 2025
Location: Dumfries, DGY, GB, DG1 1TS
Company: Gates Corporation
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
As a Systems Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting and maintaining manufacturing technology systems. This position is key to ensuring reliable operation of our shop floor systems and contributing to the successful deployment of SAP S/4HANA. Working with cutting-edge IT and OT systems, you’ll provide hands-on support for applications such as MES, QMS, CMMS, and SCADA, while helping drive innovation, efficiency, and system integration across our manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and maintain a range of Manufacturing IT and OT hardware and software applications.
- Ensure seamless operation of key systems, including MES, QMS, CMMS, and SCADA.
- Assist with technology stacks including Wonderware / Aveva Intouch / Historian, Microsoft, and SAP Manufacturing (PM, QM).
- Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure compliance with service delivery and change management procedures.
- Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting for shop floor systems to maintain operational uptime.
- Contribute to the ongoing SAP S/4HANA implementation and related IT/OT integration projects.
Keys to Success
- Requires knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures within a particular area of expertise
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No supervisory responsibilities; accountable for own contribution
- Performs routine assignments in the entry level to a professional job progression
- Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems
- Receives considerable instruction, guidance and direction from others
- Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience
- Solves routine problems using existing procedures and standard practices
- Has limited impact on own work team; works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
- Exchanges basic information, asks questions and checks for understanding
Requirements and Preferred Skills
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- 0-1 year(s) of experience in IT/OT support within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies and SQL databases is required.
- Familiarity with SAP Manufacturing, Wonderware / Aveva systems, or similar industrial software platforms.
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes and operations.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Why Gates?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
Work Environment
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
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