Sr Advanced Test Engineer

Honeywell INC.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Advanced Test Engineer to design, develop, validate and improve test systems for pressure sensing products, supporting NPI and sustaining engineering. You will report to the Director of Engineering and work at our Columbus, OH location.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in test engineering or sensor development with hands-on work on pressure sensors/MEMS, and proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or C/C++.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in test engineering or sensor development.
• Hands-on experience with pressure sensors, MEMS, or analog measurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated test systems for pressure sensors and MEMS products.
• Create HIL and functional test setups for characterization and production support.
• Develop and maintain test software (LabVIEW, Python, C/C++ or similar).
• Define test strategies across validation, characterization and production.
• Lead sensor characterization: pressure accuracy, hysteresis, repeatability, thermal performance.
• Plan environmental and reliability testing (temperature/pressure cycling, humidity, vibration).
• Work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, quality and supplier teams.
• Analyze data, derive calibration algorithms and compensation models.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for test failures.
• Support transition of test systems to manufacturing and yield improvement.

Skills

Test engineering

Sensor development

Data acquisition

LabVIEW

Python

C/C++

Statistics (SPC)

Education

Bachelor's in EE/CE/Physics

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Advanced Test Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of test systems and methodologies for pressure sensing products. This role supports new product introduction (NPI), sustaining engineering, and advanced technology development, ensuring product performance, quality, and reliability through robust test solutions.

You will report directly to our Director of Engineering and you'll work out of our Columbus, OH location.

In this role, you will impact the success of our product development lifecycle by ensuring robust testing strategies are implemented, thereby enhancing product performance and customer satisfaction. Your contributions will be vital in advancing Honeywell's reputation for quality and innovation in the industry.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Test Development & Automation

• Design and develop automated test systems for pressure sensors and related MEMS-based products
• Create hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and functional test setups for characterization and production support
• Develop and maintain test software (LabVIEW, Python, C/C++ or similar) for data acquisition and control
• Define test strategies across validation, characterization, and production phases

Product Validation & Characterization

• Lead sensor characterization efforts, including:
  • Pressure accuracy, hysteresis, and repeatability
  • Thermal performance across wide temperature ranges
  • Long-term drift and stability
• Analyze data to derive calibration algorithms and compensation models

Reliability & Environmental Testing

• Plan and execute environmental and reliability testing, such as:
  • Temperature cycling
  • Pressure cycling
  • Humidity and vibration
• Support qualification testing (HALT/HASS, DFMEA validation)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
  • Design Engineering (mechanical, electrical, MEMS)
  • Manufacturing & Operations
  • Quality & Supplier teams
• Support design for test (DFT) and design for manufacturability (DFM) initiatives

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Perform statistical data analysis (SPC, GR&R, DOE)
• Generate detailed reports for design reviews, qualification, and customer deliverables
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for test failures

Production Support

• Transition test systems from development to manufacturing environments
• Support yield improvement, test time reduction, and cost optimization
• Troubleshoot production test issues and improve system robustness

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in test engineering or sensor development
• Hands-on experience with pressure sensors, MEMS, or analog measurement systems

WE VALUE

• Master's degree in engineering or related discipline
• Experience in pressure sensing technologies (piezoresistive, capacitive, etc.)
• Strong background in:
  • Data acquisition systems
  • Signal conditioning and instrumentation
• Proficiency in tools such as:
  • LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or C/C++
• Familiarity with calibration techniques and sensor compensation algorithms
• Knowledge of Six Sigma / Lean methodologies (Green Belt or higher preferred)

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 Posting Date: August 4, 2026.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT

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.

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to 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. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Industrial Automation 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.

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. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-engagement)

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.