Chemical Engineer II

Honeywell INC. in; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Honeywell seeks a Chemical Engineer to design and optimize world-class LNG processes and proprietary coil-wound heat exchangers, focusing on process cycle simulations and thermal design.

You will support startup, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams, driving product development. Domestic and international travel is expected about 10-15% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in chemical engineering.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with process simulation software.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering expertise to design and implement world-class natural gas liquefaction processes and equipment.
• Perform advanced process cycle simulations for natural gas liquefaction and related systems.
• Complete detailed thermal design of proprietary heat transfer equipment (coil wound heat exchanger) manufactured by Honeywell LNG.
• Conduct relief and depressuring scenario analyses for proprietary equipment using established tools and methodologies.
• Support plant operations through startup, performance testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams-including commercial, project management, mechanical design, manufacturing, machinery, R&D and start-up-to ensure seamless project execution, and drive product development and improvement.
• Participate in P&ID reviews and HAZOPs at contractor offices to ensure safety and design integrity.
• Domestic and international travel to clients' offices, contractors, and plant sites expected about 10-15 percent of the time.

Job description

Design and optimize natural gas liquefaction processes and specialized LNG equipment using advanced engineering and process simulation tools. Responsibilities include performing process cycle simulations, thermal design of proprietary coil wound heat exchangers, and relief/depressurization analyses. Provide technical support for plant startup, performance testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts. Work closely with commercial, project management, engineering, manufacturing, R&D, and startup teams to ensure successful project execution and product development. Participate in P&ID reviews and HAZOP studies to maintain safety and design integrity. Travel domestically and internationally to client, contractor, and plant sites approximately 10-15% of the time.

In this role, you will impact the company's growth and competitiveness by driving technical excellence and innovation in LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Process Technology, ultimately enhancing the quality of Honeywell's offerings. ( https://ess.honeywell.com/us/en/solutions/lng/liquefaction )

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering expertise to design and implement world-class natural gas liquefaction processes and equipment.
• Perform advanced process cycle simulations for natural gas liquefaction and related systems.
• Complete detailed thermal design of proprietary heat transfer equipment (coil wound heat exchanger) manufactured by Honeywell LNG.
• Conduct relief and depressuring scenario analyses for proprietary equipment using established tools and methodologies.
• Support plant operations through startup, performance testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams-including commercial, project management, mechanical design, manufacturing, machinery, R&D and start-up-to ensure seamless project execution, and drive product development and improvement.
• Participate in P&ID reviews and HAZOPs at contractor offices to ensure safety and design integrity.
• Domestic and international travel to clients' offices, contractors, and plant sites expected about 10-15 percent of the time.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in chemical engineering.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with process simulation software.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

WE VALUE

• Experience in LNG liquefaction, cryogenic technology, or chemical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Passion for safety, sustainability, and compliance.
• Advanced Engineering degrees such as MS, ME or PhD in Chemical Engineering.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

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. For more information visit: ( 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. Posting Date: 8/21/2026

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.

About Us

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.