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Senior Automation Project Engineer

On-site in Montornes +1·Added 5 days ago (last checked 9 Oct)

Henkel

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Montornes, Spain / Montornes del Valles, CATALONIA
Experience: Senior level

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The role

About this Position We are seeking an experienced Automation Project Engineer to drive the implementation of a Lights-Out Manufacturing Strategy, transitioning from Industry 4.0 toward Industry 5.0. This role will define and implement scalable automation solutions and roll them out across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and fostering digital adoption. What you´ll do Identify automation opportunities supporting the transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 and autonomous operations. Develop scalable, compliant automation solutions and assess feasibility for multi-site roll-out with cross-functional teams. Prepare project approval and execution documentation, including budgets, schedules and resources, per corporate requirements. Lead Lighthouse Automation Projects from detailed design and construction through commissioning and start-up. Monitor, control and report project costs and progress against budgets and schedules. Build strategic relationships with technology vendors and partners to support long-term automation goals. Capture project lessons learned, implement improvements and ensure regulatory and cybersecurity compliance. Drive digital adoption, organizational change and human-machine collaboration.

About Henkel

Henkel is a global industrial and consumer goods company headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, operating in two main business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. With a workforce of around 47,000 employees worldwide, it is a market leader in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, and owns well-known consumer brands such as Persil, Schwarzkopf, and Loctite. In Spain, Henkel Ibérica has a significant presence with offices and production sites, including a major facility in Montornès del Vallès near Barcelona, and employs over 1,000 people in the country.

Industry: Consumer Goods
Founded: 1876
Employees: 47,000
Headquarters: Düsseldorf, Germany
In Spain: Barcelona, Montornès del Vallès
Website: henkel.es

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Henkel offers international career opportunities across its global network, with a strong presence in Spain, particularly in Barcelona and Montornès del Vallès.
The company provides a multicultural work environment, with employees from diverse nationalities and a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Spain is a key hub for Henkel's Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands operations, offering roles in supply chain, engineering, and marketing.
Henkel supports professional development through training programs and internal mobility, making it attractive for international talent.
The company's Spanish operations are well-integrated into its global structure, providing exposure to cross-border projects and collaboration.

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