Senior Automation Process Engineer

Henkel; Dubai; On-site; AED 367,000 - 478,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Automation Process Engineer to contribute to global automation strategies. You will map and improve various automation processes and evaluate opportunities for scaling operations. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Automation or Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of global multi-site experience. This position requires expertise in robotics, vendor management, and strong leadership skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in automation engineering with global or multi-site exposure.
• Expertise in automation technologies and trends.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and global strategy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Map, maintain, and improve automation solutions across technologies.
• Evaluate automation opportunities and assess ROI.
• Provide technical guidance to regional and site automation engineers.

Skills

Robotics

AGVs/AMRs

Packing & palletizing

Online quality control

MES systems

Lean manufacturing

Process standardization

Continuous improvement

Vendor management

Financial acumen

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

Senior Automation Process Engineer

As Senior Automation Process Engineer within Henkel Adhesive Technologies (HAT), you will be a key contributor to the global center of excellence for automation solutions. You will support standardization, benchmarking, and strategic alignment of automation initiatives across regions and technologies. Your work ensures scalable, safe, and efficient automation processes while helping to institutionalize best practices globally.

What you’ll do

• Map, maintain, and continuously improve an overview of current automation solutions across HAT technologies, including material charging, down‑packing, palletizing, AGV material transfer, and inspection systems.
• Evaluate automation opportunities with robust business cases, assessing ROI, operational impact, safety improvements, and scalability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for automation technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Benchmark internal best practices and external industry standards to ensure competitive and modern automation approaches.
• Support Purchasing in driving a cohesive global supplier strategy, reducing fragmentation, and standardizing technology choices.
• Contribute to defining and maintaining a preferred list of global automation vendors based on performance and alignment with company standards.
• Apply global governance frameworks, including standardized checklists, design principles, and execution guidelines for automation projects.
• Provide technical guidance and support to regional and site automation engineers, including solution selection and design review.
• Participate in developing and delivering training, workshops, and knowledge‑sharing platforms to upskill engineers and drive global alignment.
• Facilitate cross‑site communication to replicate best practices and support consistent global automation strategy execution.

What makes you a good fit

• Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automation engineering with global or multi‑site exposure.
• Expertise in robotics, AGVs/AMRs, packing & palletizing, online quality control, and MES systems.
• Strong background in lean manufacturing, process standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in cross‑functional and cross‑regional collaboration and global strategy implementation.
• Skills in engineering automation, digitalization, and process optimization.
• Vendor management and negotiation experience.
• Financial acumen to evaluate and present business cases effectively.
• Leadership and influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment across diverse teams.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

Job ID: 25089971

Job Locations:
China, Shanghai
Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf
Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
United States, CT, Rocky Hill, CT

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