Equipment Engineer (176364)

Requisition ID 176364 - Posted 09/25/2026 - Supply Chain/Manufacturing - Viet Nam - Binh Duong - Ben Cat town - Colgate-Palmolive - Travel - up to 10% of time - On-site

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Job Number #176364 - Ben Cat town, Binh Duong, Viet Nam

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

The Equipment Engineer is responsible for ensuring optimal equipment performance in the assigned area. This role involves managing and maintaining various activities such as repair, overhaul, troubleshooting, installation, production line setup, and continuous improvement. The engineer also fosters positive relationships with technicians, excels in customer service, and contributes to financial performance. Additionally, they are tasked with communicating plant goals to the team and driving the implementation of plant strategies.

Core Responsibilities:

• Leading a dynamic team of more than 20 members, including Group Leaders, Team Leaders, and Technicians, to foster an environment that emphasizes performance excellence, individual goal achievement, professional development, and positive colleague relations.
• Proactively overseeing the assigned area's operations: enhancing & upgrading equipment performance, upholding safety and quality standards, adhering to factory processes and policies, and supporting any preventive maintenance initiatives.
• Demonstrating expertise in applying root cause analysis techniques, such as RCA, 5 Whys, and Fishbone, along with a data-driven mindset to diagnose mechanical issues, conduct routine corrective repairs, facilitate quick changeovers, and manage part inventories efficiently.
• Key collaboration interfaces include preventive maintenance, equipment projects, production, supply planning, EHS (Environmental Health and Safety), quality assurance, and human resources.
• Lead Quality/FP&R/EHS standard: refer to R & R matrix detail for each standard.

You are our ideal candidate if you have

• A Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD), PLC programming, and robotics automation.
• Proven experience managing people, mentoring teams, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• A transparent communication style rooted in active listening and open dialogue across all levels of the organization.
• Data-Driven Problem Solving: The ability to leverage digital tools and data analytics to troubleshoot equipment issues and drive proactive maintenance strategies.

Why work with us!

• Time to Recharge: Up to 17 days of annual leave and dedicated care days to prioritize your mental health and work-life balance.
• Total Well-being: A competitive Colgate Care package and comprehensive annual check-ups to keep you feeling 100%.
• Make an Impact: Don't just work—create change. Get recognized globally through our "You Can Make a Difference" awards.
• Squad & Perks: Exclusive employee discounts on our products, plus bonuses for referring your talented friends to the team.
• Community & Support: Life happens, and we’re here for it. We back our team with milestone celebrations, support during tough times, and rewards for sticking with us.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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