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Colgate-Palmolive Sr Engineer- Technology & Innovation in Piscataway, New Jersey
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 provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)
Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .
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