Advanced Hardware Engineer

Honeywell International, Inc.; Northford (CT); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

FSA

HSA

EAP

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Honeywell International Inc. in Northford, CT is seeking an Advanced Hardware Value Engineer to drive cost-down initiatives while preserving quality and performance. You will analyze project specs, optimize designs, and lead BOM optimization, with close collaboration across R&D, Offering Management, and ISC.

This role reports to the Engineering Manager and operates on a hybrid schedule. A bachelor’s degree in EE and 6+ years in hardware design are required, with a track record of reducing costs

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in hardware design and development.
• Ability to assess engineering changes and obsolescence impacts across projects.
• Demonstrated experience in highly regulated environments (e.g., building automation, aerospace, medical devices).
• Proven track record of driving cost reduction initiatives through BOM optimization and production improvements.
• Experience in hardware testing and validation for reliability and performance.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost reduction through product redesign, BOM optimization, and production improvements.
• Support product lifecycle management: ECNs, EOL, and lifecycle transitions.
• Perform rigorous hardware testing and validation to ensure reliability and performance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay current with emerging hardware technologies and industry trends.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across R&D, Offering Management, and ISC.

Skills

Hardware design

Cost reduction

Regulated environments

BOM optimization

Hardware testing

Cross-functional guidance

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Building Management Systems (BMS) are integrated solutions that monitor, control, and optimize critical building functions such as HVAC, lighting, energy management, security, and fire safety. Our business delivers intelligent automation technologies that help customers improve operational efficiency, reduce energy consumption, enhance occupant comfort, and support sustainability goals across commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. Through innovative software, connected devices, and engineering expertise, we enable smarter, safer, and more sustainable buildings.

As an Advanced Hardware Value Engineer, you will drive the design and delivery of cost down initiatives without compromising quality, performance, or customer requirements. Working closely with engineering, and operations teams, you will analyze project specifications, optimize system designs, identify value-added alternatives, and support successful project execution. Your role is key to improve competitiveness, and ensuring efficient project delivery.

You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Northford, CT location on a Hybrid work schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through product redesign, BOM optimization, component rationalization, and production process improvements
• Support product lifecycle management process: ECNs, EOL and product lifecycle transitions.
• Perform rigorous hardware testing and validation to ensure reliability and performance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay current with emerging hardware technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across R&D, Offering Management, and Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) to ensure alignment, effective collaboration, and successful execution of business objectives.

YOU MUST HAVE

• 6+ years of experience in hardware design and development with a strong understanding of hardware design principles and methodologies
• Ability to assess engineering changes, evaluate component obsolescence impacts, and support the implementation of approved updates across projects and product portfolios
• Demonstrated experience in a highly regulated environment (e.g., building automation, aerospace, medical devices, automotive, or industrial controls).
• Proven track record of driving cost reduction initiatives through BOM optimization, component rationalization, and production process improvements, delivering measurable savings.
• Experience in hardware testing and validation to ensure product performance and reliability.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven track record of successful hardware design projects and leadership in hardware engineering with measurable impact on product cost reduction.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading hardware design initiatives.
• Knowledge of emerging hardware technologies and passion for continuous learning and innovation.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Date Posted 10/14/2026

The annual base salary range for this position is $113,000.00 - $141,000.00. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.