Automation/Controls Engineer

HenkelCleveland, OH
Hybrid

About The 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.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in mechatronics, electrical, chemical, or mechanical engineering, computer science, or similar field is preferred.
  • Minimum of three to five years’ experience in industrial manufacturing automation
  • Experience with programming of VFDs, PLCs, PLC safety systems, and OT security
  • Plan, manage, and execute complex project activities with little to no oversight
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively in multi-disciplinary team

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for analyzing and summarizing existing process needs and collaborating with external resources to develop automation, digital and intelligent solutions.
  • Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and advanced analytics to optimize process parameters, improve product quality, and increase manufacturing efficiency
  • Contributing from feasibility analysis to start-up of controls- and automation-related projects, as well as MES deployment and enhancement activities.
  • Developing and implementing Machine Learning models to analyze production data, identify trends, and predict equipment failures, improving uptime and reducing unplanned downtime.
  • Leading site-level Cybersecurity initiatives by developing, implementing, and documenting security strategies aligned with corporate standards and industry best practices for operational technology (OT) environments.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance : affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
  • Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time
  • flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role)
  • vacation buy / sell program
  • 401k matching
  • employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • annual performance bonus
  • service awards
  • student loan reimbursement
  • 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth)
  • fertility support
  • adoption & surrogacy reimbursement
  • discounted child and elderly care
  • scholarships
  • diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • access to thousands of skills development courses
  • tuition reimbursement
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