Senior Automation Project Engineer (Montornes del Valles)

Adhesive Technologies Engineering Spain, Montornes del Valles, Catalonia Full Time Regular
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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.

What makes you a good fit

  • Location: Montornès del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Languages: Fluent English and Spanish.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Automation or a related field.
  • 5 years of project management experience, with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience in the chemical industry or a similar industrial environment is preferred.
  • Proven experience in industrial automation and digital transformation, with knowledge of Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies and standards.
  • Experience with robotic material handling, packing and palletizing automation, automated feeding, dosing and discharge systems.
  • Knowledge of AGVs/AMRs, automated truck loading, online quality control and MES.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity and regulatory compliance in manufacturing environments.
  • Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites across Europe (e.g. in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands), depending on project needs.

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Meal Allowance for each worked day
  • Health insurance paid the employee with a tax exemption
  • Well-being programme
  • Discounts on company products

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

JOB ID: 26102379

Job Locations: Spain, Catalonia, Montornes del Valles

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Chi siamo

Forti di una storia lunga quasi di 150 anni, siamo in prima linea per ripensare e migliorare la vita di tutti i giorni. Oggi e per le generazioni future. Con l’aiuto dei nostri brand e delle nostre tecnologie innovative e sostenibili, in ogni team in tutto il mondo. Henkel occupa posizioni di leadership sia nel mercato al consumo che in quello industriale: Il nostro portafoglio include ben noti prodotti per la cura dei capelli, detersivi per il bucato, ammorbidenti, ma anche adesivi, sigillanti e rivestimenti funzionali. 

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