Engineer - Automation Projects (m/f/d)

Arbeitgeber: Henkel

Evaluate and propose automation solutions aligned with Industry 4.0 and transitioning toward Industry 5.0 to enable fully autonomous operation

Define scalable industry-compliant technology solutions ready for roll-out across multiple sites, collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess feasibility and scalability

Create comprehensive documentation for Automation projects’ submission and execution, including budget, schedule and resource planning, in line with corporate requirements

Complete detailed design and construction accordingly, organize commissioning and start-up

Monitor, control and report actual cost and progress, compared to the budget and plan

Build strategic relationships with technology partners and vendors to support long-term automation goals

Capture lessons learnt from automation projects and implement strategies for ongoing enhancement of standards

Ensure automation standards meet industry regulations and cybersecurity requirements

Act as a change agent for digital adoption and promote human-machine collaboration within the organization



Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Automation, or related field

5 or more years of relevant working experience in industrial automation and digital transformation projects

Strong knowledge of Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies and standards

Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills

Familiarity with cybersecurity and regulatory compliance in manufacturing environments

Fluent English and German skills

Willingness to travel through EU about 20-30%



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

Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel

MEGA Preventive Health Insurance

CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance

Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket





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