Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
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.
Digital Engineer
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About this position
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
- Deploy digital platforms and tools in the Salisbury, NC chemical manufacturing facility.
- Lead deployment of Smart Factory and/or MES systems supported by IT and regional team.
- Own the facility’s digital information from the instruments to the end users.
- Lead the organization’s path to data driven decision making through value creation by turning the facilities data into information that can be used by the company’s decision makers.
- Develop digitalization and automation projects, gain consensus, and execute them throughout factory.
- Conduct detailed analysis on various IOT and Automation projects and implement value added solutions.
- Support OEE deployment across Americas plants leveraging digitalization solutions to drive Lean decision making and world class manufacturing KPI development and tracking.
What makes you a good fit
- BS degree Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science or similar
- At least 3 years (preferably 5+ years) of experience in Project Management
- Understanding of databases, master data principles, and ERP/MES/SCADA data management
- PLC/DSC knowledge is desirable. Foxboro, Allen Bradley, and Siemens PCS 7 are all applicable.
- Strong ability to drive change through the organization while communicating timing and challenges to stakeholders and management.
- Proven track record of learning and training others to function in today’s digital environments
- Must execute complex operational programs in teams and multi-stakeholder organizational structures.
- Ability to lead, follow, and adapted situationally in a collaborative multi-disciplined team.
- Outstanding analytical skills, including financial business case creation through the generation of information from facility’s SCADA system.
- Eager to learn with interest in new technologies, digitization, and data analysis
Some benefits of joining Henkel
- Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday, 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 $63,000.00 - $101,000.00. 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.
JOB ID: 25083094
Job Locations: United States, NC, Salisbury, NC
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FAQ
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.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.