Sr Automation Engineer

In this role, you will impact the success of Honeywell’s automation & digital initiatives by driving the development and deployment of digital automation technologies that improve system performance and reliability.

At Honeywell, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop End-to-End Manufacturing Applications Design, build, and maintain full stack applications that support manufacturing operations, including shop floor systems, dashboards, and digital workflows.

• Integrate OT and IT Systems Develop secure and scalable integrations between Operational Technology (OT) systems (PLCs, SCADA, MES, CMMS) and enterprise IT systems (ERP, cloud platforms, data lakes).

• Build Industrial Data Pipelines Create and manage real-time and batch data pipelines to ingest, normalize, and store machine and process data for analytics and decision-making.

• Develop User Interfaces for Shop Floor and Operations Build responsive front-end applications (web/mobile) for operators, engineers, and plant leadership to monitor performance, quality, and equipment status.

• Work with Industrial Protocols and Connectivity Implement and maintain connectivity using protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, REST APIs, and other industrial communication standards.

• Support Manufacturing Digital Ecosystem Contribute to the development of a connected manufacturing ecosystem including MES, IIoT platforms, digital twins, and smart factory initiatives.

• Implement Scalable Backend Services Design and develop APIs, microservices, and backend systems to support data processing, business logic, and system interoperability.

• Enable Advanced Analytics and Insights Partner with data engineers and data scientists to enable predictive maintenance, quality analytics, and performance optimization solutions.

• Ensure Cybersecurity and System Reliability Follow OT and IT cybersecurity best practices to secure manufacturing systems, ensure data integrity, and maintain high system availability.

• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams Work closely with manufacturing engineers, controls engineers, IT, and operations teams to translate business needs into digital solutions.

• Deploy and Maintain Cloud & Edge Solutions Support deployment of applications in cloud and edge environments (e.g., Azure IoT, AWS IoT Greengrass) for distributed manufacturing environments.

• Support Continuous Improvement Initiatives Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance product quality through digital solutions.

• Participate in Agile Development Processes Contribute to sprint planning, code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics

• 6+ years of experience in automation engineering or software development for manufacturing

• Strong knowledge of data systems and industrial communication protocols

• Proficiency with manufacturing software tools such as MES, SCADA systems, SPC applications.

• Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing complex software and data systems in manufacturing or industrial environments.

WE VALUE

• Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Python, C#

• PL/SQL (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MS SQL, Snowflake)

• Familiar with MQTT, OPC, Kafka, Power BI, REST/SOAP API

• Experience with Ignition modules such as Vision, Perspective, MES, and Reporting

• Experience with troubleshooting automated equipment, machine vision, and equipment programmable logic control (PLC)

• Understanding of AGILE practices, experience in all phases of development process

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s 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 (

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Building Automation (BA) is a leading global provider of products, software, solutions, and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable, and productive. BA products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. Revenues in 2022 for BA were $6B and there are approximately 18,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit (

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. Learn more (

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 (

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. 6/3/2026

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.