Sr Advanced Application Engineer

Honeywell International, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Honeywell is seeking a Sr Advanced Application Engineer based in Houston, TX. In this role, you will leverage advanced engineering expertise to develop innovative solutions for customer requirements and lead technical discussions. You should have a minimum of 9 years of experience in application engineering, ideally in oil refinery applications. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and requires up to 30% travel. Honeywell provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in application engineering or similar role.
• Strong expertise in developing engineering applications for oil refineries.
• Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced application engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with product development, sales, and manufacturing teams.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve engineering challenges.
• Drive initiatives to optimize application performance.

Skills

Application engineering expertise

Process control

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

SQL programming

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Honeywell DCS (Experion and/or Total Plan System)

Industry-standard engineering software tools

Job description

As a Sr Advanced Application Engineer at Honeywell, you will leverage your advanced engineering expertise to develop and implement innovative application solutions that meet complex customer requirements. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to drive technical excellence and deliver high‑impact results supporting business growth and customer satisfaction.

You will report directly to the Blending and Movement Engineering Manager and will work out of the Houston, TX location on a hybrid work schedule. This position requires up to 30% travel to customer sites.

In this role, you will impact the successful delivery of Honeywell and Blending applications, enhance product performance, and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and customer solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced application engineering solutions to meet customer needs and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including product development, sales, and manufacturing to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
• Provide technical expertise and support to internal teams and customers to resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize application performance and customer satisfaction.
• Lead technical discussions and presentations with customers and stakeholders to communicate solutions and project status.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years of experience in application engineering or a similar advanced engineering role.
• Strong expertise in developing and implementing complex engineering applications with a focus on process control and performance optimization for oil refineries.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard engineering software tools and simulation platforms relevant to application development.
• Experience with Honeywell’s DCS (Experion and/or Total Plan System).
• Programming experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues in a timely and effective manner without compromising quality.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to internal and external technical documents.
• Proactive approach to understanding customer needs and exceeding expectations, ensuring a consistently positive experience with every interaction.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices applicable to application engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Process Control or a related technical field.
• Experience in Refinery Operations, Process Control and/or Business Applications.
• Blending or Off‑Site tank farm process experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project management principles and resource allocation.
• SQL database programming and maintenance skills.

Benefits

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 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 (vacation, personal business, sick time and parental leave); and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information, see the Honeywell benefits portal https://benefits.honeywell.com/.

U.S. Person Requirements

• Candidate must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or someone with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.