Lead Controls and Electrical Engineer

Henkel group • Geneva, NY

5d • 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 Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred
• 5–10 years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; managerial experience strongly preferred
• 0–3 years of hands-on experience with PLC programming (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens), HMI design, and SCADA systems
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, including power distribution, motor control, and instrumentation
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (NEC, NFPA, UL) and experience with electrical CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN preferred)
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, prioritization, and data analysis skills; adaptable to shifting priorities and tight execution deadlines
• Effective communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholders; capable of coaching and leading others while upholding safety, quality, and productivity standards

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• managerial experience
• experience with electrical CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain documentation, including electrical schematics, control system diagrams, and technical specifications
• Conduct periodic site observations and other services required by the contract service agreement
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, process engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate electrical and control systems into manufacturing equipment and processes
• Provide technical support and training to production teams to ensure proper operation and maintenance of electrical and control systems
• Lead projects related to electrical and sustainability
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Develop and implement control systems, including PLC programming, HMI design and SCADA systems

Benefits

• 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 volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior