Automation & Controls Engineer – Scale & Impact

Skinandme; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Free Breakfast & Lunch

Equity

Health care plan

Culture club

Skin + Me products discount

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Skin + Me is seeking a Controls and Automation Engineer to join the Operations Team at our North Acton factory. You will own end-to-end automation projects, from initial specifications through commissioning and handover to production, designing and testing PLC-based controls for new equipment and lines.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and strong problem-solving skills within a manufacturing setting, including Siemens TIA and motion control know-how.

Qualifications

• Experience programming IEC 61131-3 PLC systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and ensure safety.
• Capability to specify and document complete control solutions.
• Thrives under pressure in fast-paced manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own controls and automation projects from start to finish, incl. commissioning.
• Design, program and test PLC-based controls for new equipment and lines.
• Support NPI projects with adaptable automation solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement for safety, reliability and maintainability.
• Provide hands-on support during upgrades and critical production needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet manufacturing needs.
• Help shape automation standards and system architecture as we scale.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical safety

Control system design

Industrial automation

Siemens TIA

Motion control

Wiring DC/AC

Functional safety

SolidWorks CAD

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/electrical/mechatronics)

Job description

Skin + Me is seeking a Controls and Automation Engineer to join the Operations Team at our North Acton factory. You will own end-to-end automation projects, from initial specifications through commissioning and handover to production, designing and testing PLC-based controls for new equipment and lines.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and strong problem-solving skills within a manufacturing setting, including Siemens TIA and motion control know-how.