Automation Technician at Henkel group

About this 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.   

What you´ll do

The Automation Technician acts as a resource to plant teams to ensure they have the proper technical support needed to perform their day-to-day tasks.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic components including: - Solid State Devices (photo eyes, prox switches) - Motors and Motor Controllers - Variable Frequency Drives - Switchgear - 480 volt - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) - Servo Motion Controllers
• Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) via remote computer stations and make programming modifications.
• The individual should possess knowledge in the following software technologies and architecture: - RS Logix 5000, 500, 5 - PanelBuilder 32, RS View Studio, Intouch graphics - Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, VB script - Trio Motion, EPAS Motion, Parker Automation - Network Protocols: Control Net, Devicenet, DH+, Ethernet TCP/IP, Sercos - Cognex Insight, Keyence Vision, Omron Vision
• Design control circuits, both hard-wired and PLC logic, and incorporate them to make improvements in the Processing and Packaging areas.
• Calibrate electronic instrumentation including mass flowmeters, differential pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, digital/analog control valves and I-P controllers.
• Coordinate installation of projects utilizing outside contractors and assume responsibility for final inspection and acceptance of the project.
• Call equipment and/or parts vendors for support in troubleshooting problems and/or optimizing equipment.

What makes you a good fit

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, ISA certification or commensurate work experience in the industrial automation industry.
• Experience in troubleshooting and programming Rockwell automation systems including Allen Bradley PLCs, GUIs and network-based topologies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing/processing/packaging equipment (logic controllers, VFDs, motor specifications, vision systems).
• 3 to 5 years of current or recent experience in a technical support or engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Excel, VBasic, PLCs, AutoCAD.
• Willing to work weekend overtime shifts including paid on-call responsibilities.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1 
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick time, vacation time and holiday time
• 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: skill development programs, promotional opportunities and tuition reimbursement 

The pay range for this role is $28.00 - 38.00 an hour. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.