Lead R&D EngineerScientist

We have an excellent career opportunity for a Lead R&D Engr/Scientist - Digital Solutions to join Honeywell UOPs Development support of UOPs digital solutions strategy this role will lead the development of process performance data analytics and connected solutions. These digital tools will be used to advise and optimize the commercial operations and profitability of UOPs portfolio of technologies deployed at customer operating sites. The Lead R&D Eng/Scientist will coordinate technical strategy with business colleagues and lead cross-functional teams to deliver applications that provide significant value for our customers.

You will report directly to our Director of Digital Development and youll work out of our Des Plaines IL or Houston TX or Tulsa OK or Charlotte NC location on a Hybrid work schedule.

Hybrid Work Schedule Note: For the first 90 days New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead technology development programs to deliver digital data analytics and process optimization tools for UOPs portfolio of process technologies following HON UOP NPI work process
• Effectively coordinate cross-functional technology development teams including specialists from R&D Technical Service and Business.
• Create technical strategy with Business to establish and prioritize technical definition and content of the solutions to maximize customer value.
• Identify new approaches in data science capabilities and tools for use by UOP internal Specialists and new product development
• Recognize and implement improved work processes tools and infrastructure for digital solution development.
• Mentoring and coaching engineers in supporting development of data analytics
• Interaction with customers to identify and understand their needs and to present your proposed/developed solutions

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences technology engineering (Chemical preferred) or mathematics
• 5 years of experience in the refining petrochemicals and or/gas processing applications
• 2 years of Python programming experience or demonstrated coding aptitude

WE VALUE

• PhD or Advanced Degree.
• Prior experience in designing operating and/or servicing UOP licensed process units.
• Experience with multivariate statistics; experimental design; equation-based modeling and/or data analytics including cleansing manipulating filtering and selection; parameter estimation and numerical methods
• Skills in machine learning data science tools optimization techniques and algorithms
• Python programming experience including pandas & NumPy packages or equivalent software development including object-oriented programming methods and cloud-based services
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills and the capability to lead projects effectively across multiple functional departments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure solution definition and clear project requirements.
• Strong business acumen
• Strong interest in R&D work self-starting and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Process Modeling experience with commercial software (UniSim Hysys Aspen Pro/II etc.)
• Prior kinetic modeling / yield estimating experience for UOP process units

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

The annual base salary range for this position is $142K - $177K . 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 candidates 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. For more information visit: click here ( 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: April 30 2026.

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the worlds most critical challenges around energy safety security air travel 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 about Honeywell: click here ( BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies (PMT) is a global leader in materials chemicals and technologies that improve the quality and performance of products and processes across multiple industries. PMT focuses on delivering innovative solutions that enhance safety reliability and efficiency for customers worldwide. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge research PMT drives advancements that address complex challenges in energy manufacturing and beyond.