Technology & Digital Innovation Sr. Engineer

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 156688 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

As a Digitization Engineer at Colgate  Palmolive , you'll be at the forefront of technological innovation, driving digital transformation across our operations. You'll have the opportunity to scout, evaluate, and implement cutting-edge technologies, streamlining our processes and enhancing our competitive edge. Join us to lead our journey into the future of digital excellence.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Technology Scouting, Evaluation, and Execution:

• Monitor emerging technologies, startups, and industry trends with potential impacts on our business.

• Conduct in-depth technology assessments and due diligence to pinpoint opportunities for innovation.

• Spearhead innovation projects from the ground up, ensuring they are completed on time and meet our ambitious standards.​​​​​​​

Digital Platforms and Workflow Implementation:

• Identify and vet digital platforms and tools that support our business goals and improve employee engagement, with a focus on plant-level enhancements.

• Implement and optimize digital workflows and automation solutions to increase operational efficiency and reduce overhead.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration to expand and refine the use of existing digital tools (e.g., Agumentir, Teamwork).

Frugal Automation and IoT:

• Seek opportunities for cost-effective automation using IoT devices to streamline manual or repetitive tasks in our plants.

• Design and deploy innovative, budget-friendly automation solutions to boost efficiency and cut costs.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Utilization:

• Explore and define AI applications across various business areas to enhance decision-making, customer experience, and predictive analytics.

• Facilitate the adoption of AI technologies to improve operational efficiency and insights.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a proven track record in digital innovation.
• Strong technological proficiency, including familiarity with programming (e.g., Google Appscript, Python), data analytics (e.g., DOMO, Tableau, Looker Studio), and IoT architecture solutions like MQTT communication protocol 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional project management and business analysis skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities, capable of collaborating effectively across diverse teams.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $120,000.00 - $144,550.00 USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which