R&D Tech II

Honeywell INC. in; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Job summary

Honeywell in Des Plaines, IL is seeking an R&D Tech II to support R&D by conducting experiments, analyzing data, and aiding new product development. You will report to the R&D Manager and work on-site in Des Plaines.

You will coordinate activities for pilot plants, collect and interpret data, ensure safety, update instructions, train shift technicians, and drive improvement projects across the group of pilot plants.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in lab, manufacturing, or pilot plant environment.
• Ability to work on-site and follow HS&E policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead process safety modifications for pilot plants.
• Write and revise plant instructions for pilot plants.
• Create PI trends and monitoring tools for pilot plants.
• Occasionally climb ladders.
• Lift and handle bags and samples up to 35 lb.
• Handle hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.
• Wear a full-face respirator.
• Comply with OSHA facial hair rules for respirator seal.
• Work first shift: Mon–Fri 6am–7am start; follow holiday schedule.
• Be available 24/7 for calls.

Skills

Lab experience

Data analysis

Problem solving

Excel

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

As an R&D Tech II here at Honeywell, you will support R&D by conducting experiments, analyzing data, and aiding new product development. Your work will drive innovation and maintain our competitive edge.

You will report directly to our R&D Manager, and you'll work out of our Des Plaines, Illinois location on an On-site, work schedule.

Provide technical support and coordinate the activities for an assigned group of pilot plants. Your work will include collecting, organizing, interpreting, and comparing data against expected performance, analyzing results and initiating approved action, and ensuring there is effective communication with internal customers. You will support the team by ensuring all safety aspects are properly considered, instructions are written and up to date, shift technicians are trained, and improvement projects are implemented on your assigned group of pilot plants.

Develop proficiency in applying the Honeywell Accelerator principles and Process Safety Fundamentals to area work processes with an emphasis on continuous improvement and rapid problem solving to improve the group's effectiveness in supporting the development of the latest catalysts, adsorbents, and process technologies. Support all team driven HS&E initiatives.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Leading process safety modifications for assigned group of pilot plants
• Writing new plant instructions and revising existing plant instructions for assigned group of pilot plants
• Creating PI trends and process monitoring tools for assigned group of pilot plants
• Ability to occasionally climb ladders
• Occasional lifting and manipulation of bags, samples, and other objects up to 35 pounds may be required
• Handling of chemicals and other hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals is required
• Wear a full-face respirator.
• Understand, per OSHA guidelines, any facial hair that interferes with the seal of the respirator is not permitted.
• Work a first shift schedule, Monday through Friday, typically starting between 6am-7am, and will observe the established company holiday schedule
• Must be available 24/7 for calls from shift technicians on assigned group of pilot plants.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE:

• High School Diploma
• 2+ years of experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, or pilot plant environment

WE VALUE:

• Knowledgeable experience working with hazardous chemicals within a manufacturing environment
• GED
• Compliance with HS&E policies and procedures
• Detail oriented, resourceful, and able to work both independently and with support/off-hours staff
• Creative problem solving, troubleshooting, and data analysis skills
• Possess good mechanical aptitude along with intermediate math and computer skills including experience with Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Previous pilot plant operations experience is preferred

The annual base salary range for this position is $49,500 - $61,900. 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.

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. Learn more (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. Job Posted: September 01, 2026

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Industrial Automation (ESS) enables process industry operations, creates world-class sensor technologies, automates supply chains, makes warehouses smarter, and improves worker safety. This combination builds on our core strengths in controls and automation technologies which in turn allows us to deliver better commercial outcomes for our customers. We enable customers to enhance the safety, sustainability, resiliency and productivity of their people, plants and assets.

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.

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.