R&D Engineer Scientist - Catalyst Testing

Innovate high-purity, high-performance chemicals and materials

The future is what you make it.

When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.

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 UOP Home (honeywell.com).

Are you ready to help us make the future?

ABOUT THE ROLE

An excellent career opportunity is currently available for an R&D Engineer - Chemist / Scientist within Honeywell UOP's R&D Data Transformation and Testing Group located in Des Plaines, IL.

This position provides a unique opportunity to establish, improve, and execute catalyst testing capabilities to advance new catalyst product prototypes for UOP's existing and emerging technologies.

BENEFITS :

Benefits provided may differ by role and location. Learn more at benefits.honeywell.com.

• Unlimited Vacation Plan with No Preset Maximums
• Medical / Rx Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental / Vision
• Short / Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan
• Education Assistance

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $124,200. 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 candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Operate 2-4 heterogenous catalyst testing and treatment units including :

oFixed-bed continuous flow laboratory plants,

oCombinatorial fixed bed catalyst testing and treatment plants, and / or

oHigh pressure batch autoclave reactors.

• Setting up and modifying systems to carry out catalyst testing.
• Utilize existing plant process control systems (primarily Honeywell or LabVIEW based).
• Troubleshoot plant operation problems and work with senior staff and project teams to find and address root causes.
• Perform basic laboratory operations for preparing catalysts such as solution preparation, wet chemical catalyst treatments, grinding, and particle sizing.
• Work with senior staff and project teams to improve data collection, handling, processing, and visualization tools.
• Provide summaries of results - both verbally and in written form - and discuss these with senior staff and project teams.
• Ability to occasionally lift 20 lbs
• Observe and maintain monthly Safety Management System requirements.

YOU MUST HAVE :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
• 1+ years of experience using office applications (Excel, Work, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Mechanical aptitude - expertise with standard tools as well as electronic equipment to maintain, build, modify, and troubleshoot lab plants and systems.
• Functional knowledge of chemistry concepts.

WE VALUE :

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical sciences / engineering field ((chemistry, biochemistry, or related)
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, graphing, and laboratory sample management programs
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of UOP materials and processes and associated analytical methods.

Additional Information

• JOB ID : req459693
• Category : Engineering
• Relocation Tier : Tier 1
• Security Clearance :
• Aviation Authority (FAA for US) :
• Band : 03
• Referral Bonus : 1500
• Requisition Type : Standard Requisition
• US Citizenship :
• FLSA Statement :
• FLSA CODE : Exempt

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.