Lead R&D Engineer/Scientist

Honeywell • Des Plaines, IL

3d • $140,000 - $170,000

About The Position

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. An excellent career opportunity is currently available for a Lead R&D Engineer/Scientist at Honeywell/ Energy Sustainability Solutions within UOP's R&D Catalysis Fundamentals and Applications Research Group located in Des Plaines, IL. This position provides a unique opportunity to direct computational modeling & simulation efforts necessary for the development of novel catalysts, materials and applications for Honeywell’s PT Division. You will play a central role in the HON/PT team by employing state-of-the-art modeling & simulation tools to provide fundamental insights into material properties and their behavior in applications ranging from heterogeneous catalysts and conversion of various feedstocks, adsorbents, membranes, and materials for advanced energy storage.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree in Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, or Material Science from an accredited institution
• 8+ years of experience in advanced materials or specialty chemicals industrial research and/or new product development
• Strong fundamentals in two or more modeling & simulation techniques – quantum mechanics, molecular mechanics, process modeling, CFD, FEA, AI/ML
• Expertise in modeling a wide variety of materials, catalysts and processes
• Proficient in at least one programming language – Python, R, MATLAB
• Expertise in more than one simulation packages – Gaussian, DMOL3, CASTEP, VASP, QuantumESPRESSO, COSMOTherm, LAMMPS, GROMACS, Towhee/Cassandra, UniSim/Aspen, Ansys
• Experience in employing data science and AI/ML techniques for development of new materials and catalysts
• Familiarity with Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) principles
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Technical curiosity and passion for R&D
• Desire and ability to identify, develop, and improve new technical concepts and products
• External orientation and desire to accurately understand technology trends, customer unmet needs, and working with external partners
• Proficient in leading technical projects involving scientists, engineers, application development and marketing
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable and trustworthy with the highest ethical standards and integrity
• 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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry/Material Science with emphasis on modeling & simulation applied to new material and catalysts development

Responsibilities

• Identify and solve problems where fundamental insights from computational modeling & simulation can accelerate the design and development of new materials or catalysts relevant to PT applications
• Collaborate with teams across PT to identify new catalysts and material concepts for new or current PT applications and advance them to proof of concept
• Act as first screen in design of new catalysts and materials by rapidly down-selecting from a list of thousands or millions of candidate materials to identify few most promising ones
• Develop, implement, and maintain efficient simulation methodologies required for design of new products and/or processes, validation of new applications, and plant/customer/regulatory support
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in modeling & simulation methodologies and implement the most promising ones based on current needs
• Work simultaneously on multiple projects across diverse areas while ensuring timely deliverables are met
• Maintain software versions and licenses up-to-date and work closely with Honeywell HPC team to resolve problems encountered during installations and upgrade/refresh of HPC servers
• Identify, coordinate, and work with external research, academic and new venture partners to prioritize and accelerate learning of application and materials and/or catalysts performance requirements
• Translate voice of the customer and customer unmet needs to material and/or catalysts performance requirements
• Work with customers and Honeywell/PT marketing to meet needs in a fast-paced environment
• Follow all related safety and environmental rules and regulations

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees