OverviewIn this role you will drive scalable automation initiatives to transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0, rolling out solutions across sites.
You will lead cross-functional workstreams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure regulatory and cybersecurity compliance.
The role emphasizes digital adoption, human–machine collaboration, and delivering measurable automation impact.
You will partner with vendors to shape long-term automation strategy and execute lighthouse projects that showcase scalable success.
Compensaciones / BeneficiosFlexible work scheme
Hybrid work model
Health insurance with tax exemption
Employee Share Plan with Henkel matching shares
Meal Allowance
Well-being programme
ResponsabilidadesIdentify automation opportunities for Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 transition and autonomous operations
Develop scalable, compliant automation solutions and assess multi-site feasibility with cross-functional teams
Prepare project approvals, execution docs, budgets, schedules and resources per corporate requirements
Lead Lighthouse Automation Projects from detailed design to commissioning and start-up
Monitor and report project costs and progress against budgets and schedules




Build relationships with technology vendors and partners to support long-term automation goals
Capture lessons learned, implement improvements and ensure regulatory and cybersecurity compliance
Drive digital adoption, organizational change and human–machine collaboration
Requisitos principales5 years of project management experience with strong stakeholder engagement
Fluent in English and Spanish
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Automation or a related field
Experience in chemical industry or similar industrial environment preferred
Proven experience in industrial automation and digital transformation with Industry * knowledge
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 manufacturing compliance
Willingness to travel to European manufacturing sites
stakeholder engagement
cross-functional collaboration
change management
industrial automation
digital transformation
Industry * technologies and standards

📌 Senior Automation Project Engineer (Barcelona)
🏢 Henkel
📍 Barcelona