Lead Chemical Engineer

Honeywell Technologies; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer subsidized benefits

401(k) and savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Technologies is seeking a Lead Chemical Engineer in Des Plaines, IL on a hybrid schedule to support a range of UOP technologies. You will engage with external customers and internal teams to optimize, troubleshoot, and startup processes worldwide, with emphasis on platforming and related light fuels technologies.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering and 12+ years in process operations, engineering design, or UOP field operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 12+ years of relevant technical experience including UOP Field Operating Service, UOP Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for UOP technologies including NHT, CCR Platforming, Fixed Bed Platforming, Penex, Butamer, ParIsom and related light fuels processes.
• Support both external customers (license/operating companies, EPC contractors, vendors) and internal teams.
• Ensure transfer of technology to customer units that operate safely and profitably, and deliver value-added services.
• Collaborate with R&D, Sales, and Engineering teams on technology delivery and improvements.
• Participate in NPI and BTI projects and drive continuous improvements.
• Participate in customer and engineering review meetings (design basis, PFD, P&ID, MFD, Plot Plans, HAZOP, etc.).
• Conduct on-site commercial unit audits.
• Prepare and update operating manuals, process technology manuals, and training materials.

Skills

12+ years experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

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.

The Lead Chemical Engineer position for Gasoline Technologies provides technical support for a range of UOP technologies including the Platforming and Isomerization processes. While the role frequently collaborates with other UOP departments, the focus is on customer interactions to help optimize, troubleshoot, and startup UOP technologies worldwide as well as enhance and improve our technologies through development and innovation. You will report directly to our Senior Chemical Engineering Manager and you’ll work out of our Des Plaines, IL location on a Hybrid work schedule. Hybrid Work Schedule Note: For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F.

Responsibilities

• The Specialist provides technical support for a range of UOP technologies including NHT, CCR Platforming, Fixed Bed Platforming, Penex, Butamer, ParIsom and other light fuels process technology.
• The Specialists supports both external (license/operating companies, engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contractors, vendors, and consultants) and internal (Field Services, CSO, R&D, Engineering, and Business) customers.
• Primary accountabilities are to complete the transfer of our technology to deliver to our customers' UOP-licensed or UOP designed units that operate optimally, profitably, and safely in technology and product delivery projects. And to deliver value added digital and other services to enable that customers to operate with improved reliability and enhanced profitability. To do so, the Specialist holds regular interaction with external customer and with other UOP personnel involved in these projects and services.
• Collaborates and supports all other UOP departments involved with technology and service delivery including R&D, Sales/Sales Support, and Engineering.
• Actively participates in NPI and BTI projects.
• Champions change and improvements in the technologies and services supported.
• Participates in customer meetings, engineering review meetings including design basis, PFD, P&ID, MFD, Plot Plans, HAZOP, Model Reviews and others.
• Conducts on-site commercial unit audits.
• Prepares and updates general operating manuals, process technology manuals, and training materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree Engineering or a related field.
• 12+ years of relevant technical experience including UOP Field Operating Service, UOP Engineering, or equivalent industry. experience in process operations, technical service, or engineering design.

Benefits Of Working For Honeywell

• 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)
• 12 Paid Holidays

Application deadline: September 2, 2026.

The annual base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $140,500. 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.

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.

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.

The Business Unit

Honeywell Technologies Process Technology helps customers improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance through advanced process technologies and industry expertise. From process licensing and catalysts to digital solutions and engineering services, we support innovation across energy, refining, petrochemicals, and emerging low‑carbon industries.

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.