R&D Tech II

The desired candidate will work a first shift schedule Monday through Friday typically starting between 6am-7am and will observe the established company holiday schedule. Internal customer interaction is an important and frequent requirement of the position. It is common to attend project meetings and to interact in person with specialists every day they are on site. Must be available 24/7 for calls from shift technicians on assigned group of pilot plants.

You will report directly to our R&D Manager and youll work out of our Des Plaines Illinois location on an On-site work schedule.

Provide technical support and coordinate the activities for an assigned group of pilot plants. Your work will include collecting organizing interpreting and comparing data against expected performance analyzing results and initiating approved action and ensuring there is effective communication with internal customers. You will support the team by ensuring all safety aspects are properly considered instructions are written and up to date shift technicians are trained and improvement projects are implemented on your assigned group of pilot plants.

Develop proficiency in applying the Honeywell Accelerator principles and Process Safety Fundamentals to area work processes with an emphasis on continuous improvement and rapid problem solving to improve the groups effectiveness in supporting the development of the latest catalysts adsorbents and process technologies. Support all team driven HS&E initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading process safety modifications for assigned group of pilot plants
• Writing new plant instructions and revising existing plant instructions for assigned group of pilot plants
• Creating PI trends and process monitoring tools for assigned group of pilot plants
• Ability to occasionally climb ladders
• Occasional lifting and manipulation of bags samples and other objects up to 35 pounds may be required
• Handling of chemicals and other hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals is required
• Wear a full-face respirator.
• Understand per OSHA guidelines any facial hair that interferes with the seal of the respirator is not permitted.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 2 years of experience in a laboratory manufacturing or pilot plant environment

WE VALUE:

• Knowledgeable experience working with hazardous chemicals within a manufacturing environment
• Compliance with HS&E policies and procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency implementing continuous improvement concepts
• Detail oriented resourceful and able to work both independently and with support/off-hours staff
• Strong communication skills
• Creative problem solving troubleshooting and data analysis skills
• Possess good mechanical aptitude along with intermediate math and computer skills including experience with Excel Outlook and Word.
• Previous pilot plant operations experience is preferred

The annual base salary range for this position is $49500 - $61900. 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. 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 Posted: June 26 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 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 ( BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Industrial Automation (ESS) 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.

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 a U.S. permanent resident or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability toobtain an export authorization.