We are looking for a talented Manufacturing IT/OT Software Engineer to join our team in Darlington, County Durham, United Kingdom.
This is a primarily on-site role with some flexibility. The position requires a significant presence at the workplace and follows a 37.5-hour work week.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
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Design, develop, and implement software solutions by analyzing business needs, studying system flows, and applying the full software development lifecycle.
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Document and demonstrate solutions through clear technical documentation, flowcharts, layouts, and system specifications.
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Evaluate feasibility of proposed solutions by conducting requirements analysis, problem definition, and solution design.
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Prepare, install, and maintain software applications while ensuring compliance with coding standards, technical design, and system performance requirements.
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Continuously improve applications and processes by performing system analysis, recommending changes, and integrating new policies, procedures, and technologies.
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Stay current with emerging tools, programming techniques, and industry best practices through continuous learning, professional engagement, and adoption of modern technologies (including open source).
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Ensure quality and reliability by actively participating in testing, validation, and certification processes while fostering built-in quality and technical agility within teams.
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Protect and deliver business value by safeguarding IT assets, supporting decentralized decision-making, and maintaining strong relationships through effective Business Relationship Management practices.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Technical Expertise: Proven experience with cloud-based systems and architectures (Azure, AWS, IoT, AI/ML), DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, RDBMS (MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL), and integration technologies (APIs, REST, SOAP, webhooks).
- Proficient in an enterprise language such as: .NET, Java, or C# with strong object-oriented design and modular architecture principles a plus
- Operational Technology & Manufacturing Knowledge: Familiarity with robotic and OT systems (AMRs, Cobots, PLCs), industrial KPIs (OEE, MTBF, cycle time), and supporting tools such as SPC and SCADA; strong understanding of OT communication technologies (OPC, MQTT, TCP, networking).
- Change & Project Management: Demonstrated ability to follow IT change management methodologies, ensure effective stakeholder communication, and take accountability for project deliverables.
- Collaboration & Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to integrate into teams, build relationships across technical and leadership levels, and drive alignment between Plant IT, GPVs, and Client IT organizations.
Qualifications
Education/ Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience, with a background as a software engineer.
- IT fundamentals with hands-on experience in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, system design, coding, testing, deployment, and operations.
- Familiarity with Agile environments and proven ability to apply software engineering best practices (coding standards, code reviews, source control, CI/CD) while effectively collaborating with users, technical teams, and management to deliver on requirements and deadlines.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Background and hands-on experience as a software engineer
- Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, system design, coding, testing, deployment, and operations
- Experience with cloud-based systems and architectures, including Azure or AWS
- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with relational databases such as MS SQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL
- Experience with integration technologies including APIs, REST, SOAP, or webhooks
- Proficiency in an enterprise programming language such as .NET, Java, or C#
- Familiarity with robotic and OT systems, including AMRs, Cobots, and PLCs
- Knowledge of industrial KPIs such as OEE, MTBF, and cycle time
- Familiarity with SPC and SCADA tools
- Understanding of OT communication technologies including OPC, MQTT, TCP, and networking
- Ability to follow IT change management methodologies and manage project deliverables
- Familiarity with Agile environments and software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, and CI/CD
- Strong interpersonal, stakeholder communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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What We Do
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced.
