Principal Project Engineer

Honeywell is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to lead the end-to-end development and launch of industrial IoT and control products that combine hardware software and mechanical this role youll guide global cross-functional teams manage program scope and execution and deliver innovative solutions that improve safety reliability and efficiency for our customers.

At Honeywell we look for people driven by a desire to contribute be challenged and grow. Our people make Honeywell a special company and are a key competitive advantage.

You will report directly to our Director of Engineering and youll work out of our Philadelphia PA or Lincolnshire IL location on a Hybrid work schedule.

Hybrid Work Schedule Note: For the first 90 days New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite Monday Friday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead 4-5 concurrent global new product introduction programs overseeing integrated hardware and/or software and/or mechanical product development.
Define program scope and manage change control including negotiations with stakeholders on program contracts and scope variations.
Develop and maintain program roadmaps schedules and budgets using MS Project ensuring delivery within defined scope cost and time targets.
Identify and mitigate risks proactively while capitalizing on opportunities to improve program outcomes.
Direct cross-functional engineering and operations teams (10-15 across multiple sites) ensuring alignment accountability and timely execution.
Report program status to senior leadership providing clear updates on milestones risks and financial performance.
Collaborate with external certification agencies to secure required product approvals.
Deliver hardware to manufacturing ensuring readiness for production and successful design transfer into factory processes.
Collaborate with commercial teams and when required engage directly with customers to align technical execution with business needs.
Drive commercialization success ensuring products meet ROI cost and business objectives while balancing technical feasibility.
Ensure compliance with Six Sigma and continuous improvement practices applying structured problem-solving to strengthen program results.

YOU MUST HAVE

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences technology engineering or mathematics
6 or more years of direct program or project management experience in development of hardware/software integrated products.
6 or more years of experience in marketing and/or development experience with hardware/software integrated products and global development teams.
6 or more years of product certifications experience including direct coordination with notifying bodies such FM CSA UL etc.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with internal and external customers at all organizational levels.

WE VALUE

10 or more years of program or project management experience in product development.
10 or more years of experience in marketing and/or development experience with hardware/software integrated products and global development teams.
Six Sigma Greenbelt certification
Ability to effectively lead manage and energize cross-functional teams across multiple sites
Ability to quickly assess unclear complex and ambiguous situations and reduce into distinct clear timely and stable direction for the development team
Ability to negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; settle differences with minimum noise; win concessions without damaging relationships; be both direct and diplomatic; gain trust quickly from other parties; have a good sense of timing
Excellent problem-solving skills
Proficiency with MS Project tool including ability to create and maintain complex schedules

The annual base salary range for this position is $156000 - $196000. 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.

Travel: up to 15%

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.

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 ( 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: October 8 2026

ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell Technologies is a global pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the worlds 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 50000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sectors transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more ( BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Industrial Measurements & Control (IMC) is a pioneer in automation control and instrumentation for oil and gas; refining; pulp and paper; industrial power generation; chemicals and petrochemicals; biofuels; life sciences; and metals and mining industries. IMC offers technologies that extend information and knowledge from the plant floor to the boardroom that help ensure more productive and stable operations. IMC is part of Honeywells Industrial Automation strategic business group.