Digital & Automation Engineer

Henkel group • Bowling Green, KY

5d • $90,000 - $125,000

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.
The Digital & Automation Engineer plays a key role in enabling high-performance, digitally connected manufacturing operations.
This position leads the design and execution of control strategies, automation solutions, and plant-level network administration while collaborating across global engineering and Digital 4IR teams.
Serving as a technical authority on complex projects, this position supports the organization’s effort to build a robust, future-ready automation environment.
Proactively seeks the most challenging automation opportunities to advance the “Factory of the Future” vision.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of controls theory, automation technologies, and intelligent system integration to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or a related technical field or a minimum of 7 years of experience in automation, controls engineering or related discipline.
• Proficiency with control and automation systems including Continuous/Batch Control, Instrumentation, ControlLogix PLCs, SCADA, Motion Control, Vision Systems, Networks, Drives, Sensors, Virtualized server environments, and Packaging/Robotics; familiarity with relevant codes and standards.
• Passion for advancing Digital Manufacturing through Industry 4.0 technologies, data, and analytics.
• Understanding of manufacturing methodologies, change control, validation processes, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to define business problems and set priorities.
• Expertise in designing and implementing complex automation solutions.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing technologies and requirements.
• Ability to work independently with strong accountability and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements control strategies for manufacturing processes to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and safety.
• Collaborates effectively across global engineering teams and Digital 4IR organizations.
• Develops, implements, and administers an exceptional plant-level controls network.
• Serves as the automation and controls authority on project teams, contributing to project completion, managing personal timelines, developing project plans, and leading assigned projects.
• Engineers and delivers in-house automation solutions or partners with third-party providers to meet business needs with reliable systems.
• Supports compliance with automation programming software for the facility, including Rockwell Software, Siemens, Network Management, IT/OT requirements, and corporate guidelines.
• Participates in site and network-wide teams to provide cybersecurity alignment and direction.
• Performs performance analysis and troubleshooting of existing control systems, identifying improvement opportunities and implementing solutions.
• Works with the Automation and Controls Manager to develop and maintain best practices.
• Ensures all automation systems comply with industry standards and regulations while promoting a culture of safety in all engineering practices.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned by Manager.

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: Mid Level