Process Engineer

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 Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. 

What you´ll do

• The Process Engineer position is a professional engineering position within the AO NA Engineering organization, that is responsible for scoping, designing, and modeling manufacturing processes, equipment, and plants used in manufacturing plants in North America.
• This position requires strong technical skills and an analytical aptitude to properly investigate data, implement change and drive improvement.
• The Process Engineer effectively interfaces regularly with all levels of Henkel, requiring strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Supporting process safety requirements such as: Basic and Detailed Risk Assessments, HAZOP, MOC, PSSR, LOPA, SIS, etc.
• Work as a member of project teams to support successful delivery and implementation of major capital projects within Henkel North America.
• Develop and implement process engineering and process safety guidelines, tools, and procedures for standardization and use throughout the company.
• Support execution of capital projects through project cost estimating, PHA's, procurement, contracting, construction oversight, commissioning and start-up as needed.
• Plans and executes projects to deliver results.
• Manages complex projects or multiple projects of defined scope.
• Directs collaborators to develop new processes for specific needs.
• Role will support investigating, implementation and utilization of new processing technologies.

What makes you a good fit

• BS Degree in Chemical Engineering required
• Minimum 3 years experience in the Chemical Process Industry preferred
• Work experience in and/or supporting a Chemical Manufacturing Environment required
• Detailed knowledge in chemical process engineering design methods required
• Experience in PLC and/or DCS control system preferred
• Ability to hold high level technology and project discussions with internal customers influencing decision makers or external agencies if warranted
• Demonstrated understanding of pertinent regulatory compliance and approval requirements as it relates to existing and new technology
• Ability to multi task effectively and execute multiple projects at various stages.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
• Strong technical and data analysis skills required

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, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program 
• 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: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary for this role is $75,000.00- $90,000.00. 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.