Automation-Digital Engineer

Henkel group; Memphis (TN); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k and Employee Share Plan

Parental leave and family support

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Henkel is seeking an automation engineer in the Adhesive Technologies unit to design, program, commission, and optimize industrial control systems across multiple manufacturing sites. You will develop Smart Factory solutions with IIoT connectivity, production analytics, and digitalization efforts.

You will also design automated packaging and material handling systems, lead equipment startups, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and vendors to drive safety, quality and efficiency while

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing automation solutions in manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems such as Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, Ignition, DeltaV, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Industry 4.0, SmartFactory technologies, industrial networking, data integration, MES, IIoT, or manufacturing digitalization initiatives.
• Ability to manage automation projects, troubleshoot complex control systems, and lead startup and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel ~30-40% for project execution and site startups.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design, programming, commissioning, and optimization of industrial control systems across multiple sites.
• Develop and implement Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 solutions using IIoT, real-time monitoring, and analytics.
• Design and deploy automated packaging, filling, material handling, and warehousing systems.
• Develop, validate, and maintain recipe management and process automation strategies for highly automated operations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and vendors to identify opportunities and manage capital projects.
• Analyze production data to drive continuous improvement and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline

Herramientas

PLC/SCADA/HMI/DCS platforms

Siemens

Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley

Wonderware

Ignition

DeltaV

Descripción del empleo

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

• Lead the design, programming, commissioning, andoptimization of industrial control systems, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, andDCS platforms across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Develop and implement Smart Factory and Industry 4.0solutions utilizing IIoT connectivity, real-time production monitoring,manufacturing analytics, and digitalization initiatives.
• Design and deploy automated packaging, filling,material handling, and warehousing systems that improve safety, quality,throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Develop, validate, and maintain recipe management,batch control, and process automation strategies for highly automatedmanufacturing operations.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance,Supply Chain, and external vendors to identify automation opportunitiesand execute capital projects from concept through startup.
• Analyze production data and leverage digital tools,automation technologies, and advanced controls to drive continuousimprovement, reduce downtime, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness(OEE).

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technicaldiscipline.
• 3+ years of experience designing and implementingautomation solutions in a manufacturing, process, chemical, consumergoods, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar industrialenvironment.
• Strong experience with PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systemssuch as Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Wonderware, Ignition, DeltaV, orsimilar automation platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with Industry 4.0, SmartFactory technologies, industrial networking, data integration, MESsystems, IIoT, or manufacturing digitalization initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage automation projects,troubleshoot complex control systems, and lead equipment startup,commissioning, and continuous improvement activities.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 30-40%to support project execution, site startups, and collaboration acrossmanufacturing facilities.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day one.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary for this role is $130,000.00- $140,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.