Senior Automation Project Engineer (Montornes del Valles)— Spain, Montornes del Valles, Adhesive Technologies

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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 Contact information for application-related questions: recruitment.iberia@henkel.com Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply for this role" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted. Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application Job-Center: If you have an application already, you can create or log in to your account here to check the status of your application. In case of new account creation, please use your email address that you applied with. Activate external content When clicking the button below external content will be loaded which involves transfer of personal data (e.g. IP address) to external servers. 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This may involve that cookies are set by the external content provider. Please see Data Protection Statement for further information. Accept for all YouTube content Deactivate loading external content from YouTube. Deactivate loading external content from YouTube. This is Henkel FAQ I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time? Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions. The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well? Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad. Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application? Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process. Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country? Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level. Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company. Here you will get further information on our training programs. 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