Engineer - Automation Projects (m/f/d) (Ingenieur/in - Bau)

Evaluate and propose automation solutions aligned with Industry 4.0 and transitioning toward Industry 5.0 to enable fully autonomous operation
Define scalable industry-compliant technology solutions ready for roll-out across multiple sites, collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess feasibility and scalability
Create comprehensive documentation for Automation projects’ submission and execution, including budget, schedule and resource planning, in line with corporate requirements
Complete detailed design and construction accordingly, organize commissioning and start-up
Monitor, control and report actual cost and progress, compared to the budget and plan
Build strategic relationships with technology partners and vendors to support long-term automation goals
Capture lessons learnt from automation projects and implement strategies for ongoing enhancement of standards
Ensure automation standards meet industry regulations and cybersecurity requirements
Act as a change agent for digital adoption and promote human-machine collaboration within the organization

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Automation, or related field
5 or more years of relevant working experience in industrial automation and digital transformation projects
Strong knowledge of Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies and standards
Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
Familiarity with cybersecurity and regulatory compliance in manufacturing environments
Fluent English and German skills
Willingness to travel through EU about 20-30%

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
Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

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