Honeywell Sr. Advanced RD Engineer/Scientist 

United States 

180310925

An excellent career opportunity is currently available for an Sr. Advanced R&D Engineer Scientist – Polymer/Membrane Specialist within Green H2 Growth Vector group located in Des Plaines, IL. You will be responsible for polymer design, discovery, synthesis, characterization, membrane discovery, fabrication, and scale up for the development of Honeywell UOP’s breakthrough technologies for gas separations, Green H2, fuel cell, energy storage, and other clean energy applications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, synthesis, and scaling up of new polymers and materials for the development of Honeywell UOP’s breakthrough technologies for gas separations, Green H2, fuel cell, energy storage, and other clean energy applications
• Design and develop new membranes using the new polymers and different membrane fabrication machines
• Establish new polymer synthesis, characterization, and testing capabilities, as needed
• Operate, maintain, and trouble-shoot lab instruments
• Carry out required experiments and consistently verify the link between the planned experiment and the project targets
• Evaluate, interpret, and present detailed and accurate data to other researchers. Summarize presentation notes and ascertain action plans
• Collaborate and communicate important project results to multi-functional program teams
• Ensure accurate alignment of goals of the project with business objectives and deliverables of the project that timely meet project targets to commercialization
• Participate in all departmental safety and HOS activities and conduct all work with a high degree of attention to safety
• Utilize six-sigma tools as necessary to implement project work.

Non-Incentive
The annual base salary range for this position is $127,000 -$171,000. 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 candidate’s work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
• 8+ years of related experience

WE VALUE:

• B.S. or B.E. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Membrane, Polymer, or Materials Science & Engineering
• 3+ years of industry experience preferred
• Proficient with a well-rounded background in polymer chemistry
• Hands-on experience with polymer synthesis, characterization, and testing
• Hands-on experience with design, installation, and modification of lab equipment
• Hands-on experience with membrane fabrication and testing
• Knowledge and experience in polymer scaling up and applications
• Knowledge and experience in membrane-based separations, water electrolysis, fuel cell, and batteries
• Knowledge and experience in design of experiment and data interpretation/statistics
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - oral and written
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Strong demonstration of teamwork abilities

• JOB ID: HRD241623
• Category: Engineering
• Location: 50 E Algonquin Rd,Des Plaines,Illinois,60017-5016,United States
• Exempt
• Due to US export control laws, must be a US citizen, permanent resident or have protected status.