Lead Engineering Technician - Chemistry & Metallography Labs/Materials

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized health benefits

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts and HSA

Educational assistance

Parental leave and paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Lead Engineering Technician to guide technical activities and support engineering projects on an onsite schedule. You will manage lab tasks across Chemistry and Metallography, including ICP, titrations, viscosity, FTIR and UV-Vis analyses and SEM work.

You will collaborate with engineers to clarify requirements, interpret work instructions, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM required.
• Wet Chemistry background including Titrations, ICP, Viscosity, FTIR, and UV-VIS is essential.
• Metallography experience (grinding, polishing, etching, microstructure analysis) and SEM experience are valued.
• Good record keeping, organizational and verbal/written communication skills are important.
• Ability to interpret and update Work Instructions and work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead workload distribution and execute tasks in the Chemistry and Metallography labs.
• Perform Metallography, SEM and Hardness testing; support Engineers with day-to-day tasks.
• Interface with engineering to understand requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Develop and implement lab work practices and procedures.
• Communicate clearly about technical concepts related to lab work and analysis.

Skills

Wet Chemistry

Metallography

Analytical instruments

Attention to detail

Record keeping & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

ICP

Titrations

Viscosity

FTIR

UV-Vis

SAP

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

As a Lead Engineering Technician here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in leading technical activities and supporting engineering projects.

This role will follow procedures and processes using various equipment to complete tasks while also working on more complex activities independently.

You will at our Phoenix, AZ location on an ONSITE work schedule. NO relocation offered.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of workload distribution as well as execution of a variety of tasks related to Viscosity, ICP, Titrations, UV-Vis within Chemistry lab.
• Metallography (grinding, polishing, etching, analyzing microstructure of common alloys in aerospace industry), SEM and Hardness Testing within Metallography Lab.
• Work with a team of Technicians in assisting experienced Engineers with a variety of day-to-day recurring tasks.
• Use your expertise to develop and implement work practices and procedures.
• Meeting with engineering to clearly understand requirements of the work request; ability to interface with engineering personnel to resolve technical issues.
• Must be able to clearly articulate in verbal and written communication the technical concepts related to lab work and analysis.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum 4 years of hands‑on experience working with analytical instruments in a laboratory setting.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
• Wet Chemistry background (Titrations, ICP, Viscosity, FTIR, UV-VIS), Metallography & SEM experience.
• Good record keeping/organizational & communication skills.
• Attention to detail, and able to multi-task.
• SAP experience.
• Familiarity with chemical handling, storage and safety precautions. Awareness of safe laboratory practices, including proper procedures for handling, storage and disposal of strong acids, bases, volatile solvents, toxic chemicals; and an understanding of their hazards.
• Ability to interpret and update Work Instructions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Individuals who are self‑motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked for by others or forced to by events.
• Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity, balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness.

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

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you’ll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that’s advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you’re eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer‑subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

About Honeywell Aerospace

Join a company that’s reintroducing itself to the aviation community we’ve helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we’re launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission‑focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world’s aircraft, your work here has reach that’s rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we’re shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

About the Business Unit

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space - from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on‑time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.

As aviation continues to evolve, we’re also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.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: 8/27/2026

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