Henkel · 17 hours ago
Senior Automation Process Engineer
Rocky Hill, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHenkel is a global leader in adhesive technologies, and they are seeking a Senior Automation Process Engineer to contribute to their center of excellence for automation solutions. This role involves supporting standardization and strategic alignment of automation initiatives while ensuring efficiency and safety in processes.
BeautyCleaning ProductsConsumerFast-Moving Consumer GoodsPersonal Care and Hygiene
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Henkel
Henkel leads with innovations, brands, and technologies to create sustainable value.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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