Catalyst R&D Engineer II: Lab & Scale-Up

Honeywell INC.; Chickasaw (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins

401(k) match

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Honeywell INC. in Chickasaw, AL, is seeking an Engineer/Scientist II to lead catalyst development and production support from prototype to commercialization.

The role involves hands-on lab work, process scale-up, and collaboration with multiple departments to deliver robust catalyst products for global customers. The candidate should have a chemistry/engineering background with at least 2 years in lab operations, familiarity with catalysts and adsorbents, and Six Sigma knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory operations experience with lab-scale equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experimental plans to develop catalyst projects for petrochemicals and fuels to improve energy utilization and yield.
• Develop expertise in catalyst support forming, metals impregnation, and heat treatment.
• Supervise laboratory technicians in carrying out experimental plans.
• Understand catalyst science and how properties relate to performance.
• Use modeling tools and Six Sigma to lead projects to quick completion.
• Coordinate with other UOP departments to ensure robust products.
• Engage with MPT and ISC teams to move development to production handoff.
• Stay current on patent literature related to development programs.
• Evaluate new equipment and data management strategies to accelerate development.
• Participate in safety activities and maintain a safety-first approach.

Skills

Catalysis experience

Adsorbent science

Safety culture

Oral and written communication

Team-oriented work

Team collaboration

Hands-on laboratory work

Six Sigma Green Belt

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics

Tools

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Honeywell INC. in Chickasaw, AL, is seeking an Engineer/Scientist II to lead catalyst development and production support from prototype to commercialization.

The role involves hands-on lab work, process scale-up, and collaboration with multiple departments to deliver robust catalyst products for global customers. The candidate should have a chemistry/engineering background with at least 2 years in lab operations, familiarity with catalysts and adsorbents, and Six Sigma knowledge.