Mechanical Design Engineer I

Honeywell Technologies; Muncie (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Muncie, IN on a hybrid schedule. You will own mechanical design projects for fuel skid and air heater chamber systems, lead technical reviews, and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality performance combustion solutions.

The role emphasizes CAD-based design, collaboration across departments, and continuous improvement within our CCS group. ABET-accredited degree and CAD proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.
• 0-5 years engineering/project management experience.
• 0-5 years CAD experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically (minimal travel).

Responsibilities

• Own assigned mechanical design projects from concept through post-shipment.
• Provide technical leadership to CCS during development, execution, and post-shipment.
• Collaborate with ISC/shop, Engineering, Finance, Sales, and vendors.
• Coordinate projects using CAD in Global Engineering Service Centers.
• Review project specs during development before sale.
• Develop technical solutions for combustion systems as needed.

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Technology)

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SAP BRP

Excel

VBA

Piping codes (NFPA 86, ASME B31.1, B31.3)

Job description

Job Description

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for providing all Engineered-to-Order mechanical engineering/design aspects of the assigned combustion projects involving fuel skid design and air heater chamber design to be used with Honeywell burner products within our Complete Combustion Solutions (CCS) engineered systems group. CCS provides turn-key combustion solutions for new or existing applications in a wide range of industrial and commercial markets. Key activities of the role include, pressure regulator sizing, blower sizing, and specifying components for fuel fired combustion systems. The selected candidate will interact with the Purchasing and Fabrication teams to ensure on time delivery of high-quality performance combustion systems for various customer applications across multiple business markets. The Mechanical Design Engineer will work with multiple computer software platforms to load, modify, and maintain bills of material, project time routings, and engineering drawings. They will also be a point of contact for all questions, issues, and continuous improvement efforts that are mechanical in nature for the assigned engineering and manufacturing facilities.

You will report directly to our Engineering Manager and you’ll work out of our Muncie, IN location on an hybrid work schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

• Take ownership of assigned projects and manage resolution of day-to-day technical and project issues with ISC/shop personnel, Engineering, Finance, Sales, Business, and 3rd Party Fabricators and subcontractors, as needed.
• Provide Mechanical Engineering technical leadership to CCS during the project development, execution, and post-shipment phases.
• Responsible to meet/exceed KPI targets including OTTR (on-time deliveries).
• Manage and coordinate projects using the CAD design skills in the Global Engineering Service (GES) Centers.
• Support review of project specifications and requirements during the project development phase prior to the successful sale of a project.
• Lead (as needed) development of technical solutions for combustion systems during execution phase or at the site (i.e. post-shipment).

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Technology) from an ABET accredited university.
• Minimum of 0-5 years of engineering and/or project management related experience.
• 0-5 years’ experience in utilizing CAD software tools.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically for customer, vendor, and internal meetings as needed (minimal travel expected).

WE VALUE

• Interest in fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer.
• Experience with SAP BRP business system software knowledge is a plus.
• Autodesk Inventor design experience.
• Knowledge of industrial piping systems and manufacturing.
• Visual Basic scripting or similar Excel, Access, experience is a plus.
• Familiarity of piping codes for Natural Gas systems like NFPA 86, ASME B31.1, and ASME B31.3.
• Experience with natural gas handling; sensors, fittings, regulators.
• Experience with combustion equipment and systems.
• Strong familiarity with project scheduling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Microsoft Teams experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to learn complex information and explain the details to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

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.

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: September 18th, 2026.

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

Optimize industrial operations through integrated automation, control systems, and digital technologies. Connect assets and enable real-time insights to drive smarter, data-driven decision-making. Enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability with scalable solutions like Experion and Honeywell Forge.

About Us

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.