Controls and Automation Engineer

About the role

Skin + Me is a mission driven start-up with seriously big skin goals. We’re looking for an exceptional Controls and Automation Engineer to join our Operations Team at Skin + Me. This is a full time role based at our state of the art factory in North Acton.

As a Controls and Automation Engineer at Skin + Me you will be part of the end-to-end project process - spanning from initial system specification, all of the way to commissioning and system handover to production teams.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in either mechanical engineering, controls and automation, mechatronics, electrical, or similar, and be highly competent at problem solving challenges in a manufacturing environment.

• Work on exciting, challenging, and rewarding projects
• Deliver a wide variety of different systems, seeing real tangible products as a result
• Be part of, and integral to the rapid expansion of the factory, and company as a whole
• Provide direct technical assistance to major engineering issues around the factory

These are the skills we’re looking for. Even if you don’t tick every box, but feel you’re right for us, we’d still love to hear from you:

• Have a minimum of a years experience programming (IEC 61131-3) PLC systems
• Understanding of electrical schematics, wiring, and electrical safety
• Ability to spec and document complete control system solutions, deriving them from factory requirements and new product introduction projects
• Able to work well under pressure (for example during a stop in a production line for upgrade or fixes) in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Bonus points if you have the following additional skills:

• Programming with Siemens TIA, specifically with S7-1500 PLC's
• Deployment of complex, multi-axis motion control systems
• Experience with closed loop motion control systems, more specifically linear and rotary servo motors
• Hands on experience wiring both DC control circuits, and AC (low voltage) power systems to accepted standards
• Understanding of electrical legislation, safety procedures, standards. Especially functional safety
• Knowledge and use of CAD packages to design mechanical parts, specifically Solid Works

• A daily challenge – in a thrilling, entrepreneurial start-up environment
• Ability to have a massive impact - Each day we strive towards the same goals, and have the freedom to develop without lots of red tape. Things need to happen quickly here, and nobody wants to slow you down.
• Significant equity – potentially life-changing value if you commit to our long-term mission.
• Serious commitment to growth – personal development is important to us and we’ll make sure we support your growth, and give you broad experience across your role.
• Support network – the Skin + Me investors and advisors that you’ll have the opportunity to work with have built some of the world’s best consumer companies.
• Focusing on what matters - We avoid what’s unnecessary and target what delivers value. This returns a great sense of impact and accomplishment which is both visible, and appreciated by those around you.

• 25 Days Holiday (+ all the usual Bank Holidays)
• Free Breakfast & Lunch – It’s important you are well fuelled for the day so we've got your breakfast and lunch covered. Plus drinks and snacks are available too!
• Equity – We offer a competitive salary and a generous share award package that means every employee has a stake in the business. We really are all in this together
• Health and wellbeing focus – We offer a healthcare cash plan, cycle to work schemes plus free healthy breakfast and lunch in the office. We'll be sure to always prioritise your physical and mental health.
• Culture club – Our culture club team meets every week to make sure we celebrate our big wins and milestones too, with parties, surprises and more.
• You’ll get highly discounted Skin + Me products for you, and 10 friends + family too.
• Generous employee referral scheme, if you know more fabulous people refer them to work with us too.

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