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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Automation Engineer (Ankara Plant)
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About this Position
Join us as an Automation Engineer and play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of electrical and automation systems within our manufacturing operations. As part of the Maintenance team, you will support electrical and automation maintenance activities, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to minimizing downtime and improving equipment reliability across the plant.
What you´ll do
- Perform and support electrical and automation preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure the safe and reliable operation of production equipment and systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical and automation breakdowns, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and availability.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and support Siemens PLC (Step 7 / TIA Portal) and SCADA systems.
- Identify improvement opportunities and contribute to the optimization and continuous improvement of electrical and automation systems.
- Ensure maintenance and breakdown-related documentation is accurately maintained in the maintenance management system.
- Ensure maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with safety, quality, and maintenance standards.
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure the continuity and reliability of manufacturing operations.
- Participating in Process Safety and HAZOP activities with safety team.
- Support to improvement of facilities electrical infrastructure.
- Being responsible for conducting mandatory electrical inspections.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering is required.
- 3 to 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Hands-on experience in electrical maintenance and industrial automation systems.
- Practical knowledge and experience with Siemens PLC (Step 7 / TIA Portal) and SCADA systems.
- Knowledge of troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and preventive/predictive maintenance practices.
- Experience with packaging, filling, or preparation processes is preferred.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- 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
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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 26101535
Job Locations: Turkey, Ankara
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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