Henkel · 16 hours ago
Process Control Engineer
Elgin, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expHenkel is a company focused on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, seeking a Process Control Engineer for their Adhesive Technologies business unit. The role involves supporting projects to enhance reliability and performance of control systems, developing advanced control strategies, and driving Lean manufacturing initiatives.
BeautyCleaning ProductsConsumerFast-Moving Consumer GoodsPersonal Care and Hygiene
Responsibilities
Support and lead projects to improve reliability, safety, and performance of the site’s DCS
Develop and implement advanced control strategies for batch processes
Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues to minimize downtime
Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to implement best practices in automation
Lead deployment and continue site support of Smart Factory and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and ensure seamless integration with SAP
Collaborate with IT and regional teams to enhance production, material handling, and logistics functions
Support digitalization initiatives to enhance real-time data visibility and decision-making
Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives by supporting OEE deployment, leveraging digital tools to develop and track world-class KPIs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
2-5 years of relevant experience, including hands-on experience with DCS systems (e.g., Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, Yokogawa, or similar)
Strong knowledge of process automation, instrumentation, and control strategies
Proficiency in troubleshooting and optimizing batch processes
Excellent communication and project management skills
Knowledge of ISA standards and cybersecurity best practices for control systems
Preferred
DeltaV experience preferred
Familiarity with MES systems with SAP integration preferred
Experience working in a Process Safety Management (PSM) environment preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Henkel
Henkel produces bonding, sealing, and coating solutions for the industrial sector.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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