Honeywell is currently hiring an R&D Engineer/Scientist II for their Riverside/McCook, IL location

UOP, a Honeywell company headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a leading international licensor of processing technology and supplier of engineering services, catalysts and adsorbents, equipment, specialty materials and digital solutions for the global refining, gas processing and petrochemical industries. With more than a century of leadership in hydrocarbon processing technologies, UOP has led six revolutions in technology that transformed our industry. For more information visit www.uop.com.

An excellent career opportunity is currently available in online analytical support in the Material Characterization Sensor Group for an R&D Engineer/Scientist II within Honeywell UOPs Research and Development organization.  Located in Riverside, IL, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to support the development and delivery of technology aligned with Honeywell UOPs pivot to providing sustainable solutions to customers as well as driving growth of core technology platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBITIES:

• Ensure quality and availability of online analytical data to support pilot plant operations
• Work with occasional supervision to build, maintain and install analytical instrumentation in pilot plant areas.
• Collaborate with senior personnel to troubleshoot problems with analytical equipment and related systems.
• Develop a general knowledge of UOP processes and R&D pilot plants.
• Use experience to discuss and recommend what equipment and analyses should be implemented on projects.
• Understand the relationship between adverse sampling techniques (phase, temperature, pressure, etc.) and the performance of online equipment.
• Troubleshoot and verify online analyses and plant operations as problems arise, in collaboration with pilot plant technicians and researchers.
• Be accountable for working in compliance with all HS&E safety requirements and procedures.

The annual base salary range for this position is $86,400. - $108,000. 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

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.

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

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
• A minimum of 2 years experience related to Gas Chromatography/Analytical Instrumentation

WE VALUE

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering
• An understanding of gas chromatography principles as well as experience and mechanical skills for the use, repair, and calibration of online gas chromatographs.
• Research experience with instrumental analytical chemistry procedures, including quantitative analysis.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point) and the ability to quickly learn to use a variety of software
• Ability to design experiments and conduct applied research.
• Experience with spectroscopic instrumentation.
• Programming experience (Excel macro/script writing, MATLAB, Python, LabView, etc.).
• A knowledge of one or more UOP processes.
• Ability to apply statistical analysis to data sets.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision
• Rapid Problem Solver/Troubleshooter/Integrative Thinker