Research & Development Technician II

Honeywell; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research & Development Technician II to join their innovative team in Golden Valley. This role offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology that shapes the future. You will design and conduct experiments, support lab operations, and collaborate with a diverse team of professionals. Your contributions will directly impact the development of advanced systems and products, ensuring high performance in various applications. If you're passionate about research and technology, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on technical experience in a related field.
• Proficient in data acquisition and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory support for R&D teams and conduct experiments.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers in a cross-functional team.

Skills

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Technical Documentation

Safety Protocols

Electromechanical Systems

Programming (Python, C++)

Education

Associate of Science degree in a related STEM discipline

Tools

Optical Microscopes

Multimeters

Data Acquisition Systems

Cryogenic Systems

Complex Custom Fixtures

Job description

Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation and diversity.
The future is what you make it!

When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

At Honeywell, our outstanding team of scientists, engineers, and professionals develop groundbreaking technology by applying their expertise in complex hardware and software control systems, atomic physics, ultra-high vacuum environments, cyber security and others. When you join our team, you will be working to design and build systems with world leading performance, such as best-in-class environmental controls including, state-of-the-art low and ultra-low temperature cryogenics, electromagnetic environments, mechanical stability and analytics, as integrated systems with complex industrial controls.

Are you ready to help us make the future?

Honeywell is seeking a highly qualified Research & Development Technician II in our Golden Valley, MN location to apply their talent and experience to unique research applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide laboratory support for the various R&D Functional Teams in Technology. Your work will include support for lab experiments, property testing, calculations, data analysis, maintaining records, and the accurate reporting of data. You will support the team to conceptualize, design, plan and implement innovative technologies that enable new and competitive products.

• Design and set up experiments
• Prepare samples
• Conduct physical testing
• Documentation of experiments
• Actively participate in safety program
• Prototyping
• Setup, test, and troubleshooting of digital, analog, and mixed signal electronics to create new test methods, techniques, and processes.
• Setup, calibrate, and run instrumentation supporting both R&D and manufacturing Quality Control processes.
• Build, integrate, and test electromechanical components and custom cryostats.
• Assist in maintenance and troubleshooting of cryogenic and vacuum systems, chilled water, and liquefied gas systems.
• Collaborate with scientists & engineers in a cross functional team environment.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Associate of Science degree in a related STEM discipline (trade license in lieu of AA).
• Proficient computer skills including software troubleshooting and dataset organization.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain government security clearance.

WE VALUE:

• Trade license valid in the state of Minnesota.
• 2+ years of experience in hands-on technical work.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: electromagnets, high vacuum, cryogens; data acquisition and programming (python, C++, LabVIEW); assembly and interface drawings, wiring schematics, conceptual sketches; representative sampling and sample preparation techniques, dataset interpretation; powder metallurgy, metal powder molds, or sintering; soldering.
• Demonstrated experience operating one or more of the following equipment/instruments: Complex custom fixtures, surface area analyzers, optical profilometers, optical microscopes, multimeters, and common hand tooling.
• Experience maintaining and calibrating equipment and troubleshooting for general repairs.
• Familiarity with chemical, physical, compressed gas, and cryogenic laboratory safety protocols.
• Self-motivated individuals able to work under minimal supervision.

Additional Information:

• JOB ID: HRD201246
• Category: Engineering
• Location: 1985 Douglas Drive North, Suite Corp ACST, Golden Valley, Minnesota, 55422, United States
• Nonexempt
• Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.

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.

About the company

Honeywell International Inc. is an American publicly traded, multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.