Overview
Skin + Me is a mission driven start-up with seriously big skin goals. We are 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 you will be part of the end-to-end project process – spanning from initial system specification, all 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.
What you'll do
* 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
Who you are
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 year\'s 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 PLCs
* 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 SolidWorks
Why Skin + Me?
* A daily challenge - in a thrilling, entrepreneurial start-up environment
* Ability to have a massive impact - Freedom to develop without red tape; things happen quickly
* Significant equity - potentially life-changing value with long-term commitment
* Serious commitment to growth - personal development and broad experience across your role
* Support network - access to Skin + Me investors and advisors with experience in leading consumer companies
* Focus on what matters - value-driven work with clear impact and accomplishment
Benefits
* 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
* Free breakfast & lunch; drinks and snacks available
* Equity - competitive salary and share award package
* Health and wellbeing focus - healthcare cash plan, cycle to work, healthy meals in the office
* Culture club - weekly events, celebrations, and more
* Discounted Skin + Me products for you and up to 10 friends/family
* Generous employee referral scheme
More about Skin + Me
There\'s a huge problem in skincare: people struggle with more than how their skin looks. We\'re on a mission to change that by delivering prescription-strength ingredients with a streamlined routine and accessible pricing. Skin + Me is a mission-driven start-up building an online dermatology service that guides customers from online consultation to a monthly treatment delivered to their door. Our founding team brings experience from Facebook, Charlotte Tilbury, Tails.com, and Graze.com. We\'re just getting started and would love you to join us!
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