Lead Electrical Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Lead Electrical Engineer at Honeywell, you will lead and manage facility electrical engineering projects within the engineering test services organization. You will oversee the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems supporting engines and power systems customers, providing technical expertise and guidance to help the team execute projects successfully. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to advance innovation, improve processes, and achieve project objectives. The role reports directly to the Engineering Manager and is based at the Phoenix Engines location on a hybrid 3/2 work schedule. You will help deliver high-quality, innovative, technologically advanced testing. The role combines technical leadership, project management, electrical and controls design, software development, troubleshooting, testing, and documentation. You will work on systems and equipment supporting aircraft engines, auxiliary power, and electrical systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
At least 8 years of engineering experience related to electrical and facility control systems.
At least 8 years of PLC programming experience with multiple hardware platforms.
Must be a U.S. citizen due to contractual requirements.
Ability to write software using an object-oriented approach with function blocks or add-on instructions.
Ability to program in Ladder Logic.
Experience architecting and writing software from scratch.
Work ethic that places safety and quality as the highest priorities.
Proven ability to work with minimal direction in a cross-functional team environment.
Good oral and written communication skills with customers.
Experience as a technical leader and designer.
Working knowledge of electrical standards, including UL508A, NFPA79, IEC, and NEC.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Emerson, Allen-Bradley, Phoenix Contact, and Automation Direct PLC platforms.
Professional Engineer license in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering.
Experience with programming languages including NI LabVIEW.

Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and test PLC programs for new and existing equipment, following Honeywell best practices and guidelines.
Troubleshoot, modify, and repair facility control systems (FCS) and human-machine interfaces (HMI), and document changes.
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and learning support to junior engineers.
Define control system requirements and develop detailed functional specifications.
Lead implementation and testing of new systems, troubleshooting software, electrical, and mechanical issues alongside internal teams.
Use AutoCAD Electrical to revise existing designs and create new designs for hardware fabrication, including block diagrams, system and control interconnects, internal panel layouts, cable and harness assemblies, bills of material, and test and configuration instructions.
Create detailed documentation supporting the operation, maintenance, and repair of designed equipment and software.
Lead and assist with troubleshooting electrical and electronic issues, including generator issues, using analytical thinking and appropriate test equipment.
Respond quickly with quality solutions to support customer needs.