Senior Automation Project Engineer (Montornes del Valles)

Henkel; Montornès del Vallès; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work scheme

Global wellbeing standards

Employee Share Plan

Meal Allowance

Health insurance

Job summary

Henkel is seeking an experienced Automation Project Engineer in Montornès del Vallès to drive the Lights-Out Manufacturing strategy and transition from Industry 4.0 toward Industry 5.0. You will define scalable automation solutions and roll them out across multiple sites, ensuring regulatory and cybersecurity compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in project management, a strong engineering background, and willingness to travel across Europe to support project needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Automation or related field.
• Experience in chemical industry or similar industrial environment preferred.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies and standards.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Identify automation opportunities from Industry 4.0 to 5.0 and autonomous operations.
• Develop scalable, compliant automation solutions for multi-site roll-out with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare project approvals and execution docs including budgets, schedules and resources.
• Lead Lighthouse Automation Projects from design to commissioning and start-up.
• Monitor and report project costs and progress against budgets and schedules.
• Build relationships with technology vendors and partners for long-term automation goals.
• Capture lessons learned and ensure regulatory and cybersecurity compliance.
• Drive digital adoption, organizational change and human-machine collaboration.

Skills

Automation

Project management

Cross-site rollout

Industry 4.0/5.0

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Robotic material handling

AGVs/AMRs

MES

Job description

About this Position

We are seeking an experienced Automation Project Engineer to drive the implementation of a Lights-Out Manufacturing Strategy, transitioning from Industry 4.0 toward Industry 5.0. This role will define and implementscalable automation solutions and roll them out across multiple sites, ensuringcompliance with industry regulations and fostering digital adoption.

What you´ll do

• Identify automation opportunities supporting the transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 and autonomous operations.
• Develop scalable, compliant automation solutions and assess feasibility for multi-site roll-out with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare project approval and execution documentation, including budgets, schedules and resources, per corporate requirements.
• Lead Lighthouse Automation Projects from detailed design and construction through commissioning and start-up.
• Monitor, control and report project costs and progress against budgets and schedules.
• Build strategic relationships with technology vendors and partners to support long-term automation goals.
• Capture project lessons learned, implement improvements and ensure regulatory and cybersecurity compliance.
• Drive digital adoption, organizational change and human-machine collaboration.

What makes you a good fit

• Location: Montornès del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain.
• Languages: Fluent English and Spanish.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Automation or a related field.
• 5 years of project management experience, with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in the chemical industry or a similar industrial environment is preferred.
• Proven experience in industrial automation and digital transformation, with knowledge of Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies and standards.
• Experience with robotic material handling, packing and palletizing automation, automated feeding, dosing and discharge systems.
• Knowledge of AGVs/AMRs, automated truck loading, online quality control and MES.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and regulatory compliance in manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites across Europe (e.g. in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands), depending on project needs.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Meal Allowance for each worked day
• Health insurance paid the employee with a tax exemption
• Well-being programme
• Discounts on company products

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.