Advanced R&D Engr/Scientist

AECOM; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UOP, a Honeywell company, is seeking an Advance R&D Engineer/Scientist to lead modeling development for sustainable process technologies. This role includes mentoring, innovation, and significant technical development in a hybrid work environment. Qualified engineers with a passion for problem-solving and innovation are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

Paid Vacation

401k Plan

Professional Development

Relocation Package Available

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in technology or manufacturing R&D.
• 1+ year leadership and project management experience.
• 1+ year in materials science, electronics, or controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in innovative solution design and testing.
• Mentor R&D engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Identify new technologies and methodologies.

Skills

Technical leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics or related field

Job description

Advance R&D Engineer/Scientist

**UOP, a Honeywell company** headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a leading international licensor of processing technology and supplier of engineering services, catalysts and adsorbents, equipment, specialty materials and digital solutions for the global refining, gas processing and petrochemical industries. With more than a century of leadership in hydrocarbon processing technologies, UOP has led six revolutions in technology that transformed our industry. For more information visit www.uop.com.

An excellent career opportunity is currently available for an Advance R&D Engineer/Scientist in the Modeling Development group within UOP's Research and Development organization located in Des Plaines, IL.

You will report directly to our R&D Manager, you’ll work out of our Des Plaines, IL location on a Hybrid work schedule.

This position affords a unique and visible opportunity to develop reactor and process models which are critical to the development of sustainable process technologies from their inception in R&D through the commercialization stage. You will be part of a team that supports the development and commercialization of new technologies like sustainable aviation fuel production from renewable feedstocks, crude to petrochemicals, battery energy storage, blue hydrogen, green hydrogen, and waste plastics recycling.

The ability to travel both domestically and internationally, approximately 10% annually.

***** Relocation Package Available *****

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and testing of innovative solutions.

+ Mentor and guide a team of R&D engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

+ Drive innovation by identifying new technologies and methodologies.

**BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL**

+ Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental, Mental Health

+ Paid Vacation

+ 401k Plan/Retirement Benefits (as per regional policy)

+ Career Growth

+ Professional Development

The annual base salary range for this position is $114,000-$170,000. 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.

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. For more information visit: Benefits at Honeywell

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.

**YOU MUST HAVE**

+ 6+ years of experience leading research and development projects within a technology or manufacturing environment.

+ 1+ year experience in areas such as materials science, electronics, sensors, controls, or related fields.

+ 1+ year experience in technical leadership and project management.

+ Bachelor’s degree or Advanced degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, or another related field.

**WE VALUE**

+ PhD in Chemical Engineering with 2+ years’ industrial experience in modeling, process simulation, process development or reaction engineering

+ Solid understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and architecture principles.

+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to drive technology commercialization is a plus.

+ Passion for innovation and continuous learning.

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

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.