Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist

Job Description

The future is what you make it.

An excellent career opportunity is currently available for an Advanced R&D Scientist within UOP's New Materials Research Group located in Des Plaines, IL. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead the development of innovative materials for UOP's catalyst and adsorbent business portfolio. You will enhance our fundamental understanding through rigorous and creative materials synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation. You will collaborate across various R&D departments to devise comprehensive strategies for technology commercialization.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Innovation in the synthesis and development of new materials to uncover fundamental chemistries that advance UOP's technology pipelines.
• Lead and support research project teams specializing in heterogeneous catalysis and adsorption.
• Propose new project ideas, develop project plans, and initiate new projects.
• Utilize materials characterization and testing methods to establish synthesis-structure-property-performance relationships.
• Stay updated on patent and open literature related to research programs and identify opportunities for research directions.
• Document all innovative concepts and spearhead the generation of intellectual property.
• Collaborate with other departments within UOP to ensure robust R&D initiatives and foster new collaborations.
• Communicate key project findings to cross-functional teams and ensure thorough documentation of progress.
• Participate in departmental safety activities and prioritize safety protocols..

The annual base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $135,000. 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.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline, such as Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in inorganic materials synthesis.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor degree with 4+ years industrial experience in inorganic materials synthesis.
• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering with 0+ years of industrial experience, focusing on synthetic chemistry.
• Proven experience in materials discovery and development, particularly in catalysis or adsorption applications.
• Familiarity with automated/high-throughput materials synthesis and lab digitization techniques.
• Knowledge of zeolites, active alumina, and supported/unsupported metal oxides.
• Strong passion for scientific innovation and commitment to fundamental research.
• Ability to balance fundamental research and practical materials discovery to achieve project goals.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey scientific information.
• Open, honest, and team-oriented personality.
• Sense of urgency and a strong drive to achieve results.
• Ability to direct laboratory work and eagerness to get involved in hands-on work.
• Ability to occasionally meet virtually with team members and project stakeholders across time zones.

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: benefits.honeywell.com

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.