Mechanical Design Engineer II

Honeywell•Muncie, IN

About The Position

At Honeywell, Mechanical Design Engineers are critical drivers of innovation and product excellence. As a Mechanical Design Engineer II within Honeywell Thermal Solutions, you will leverage your engineering expertise to design, develop, and improve mechanical components and systems that power advanced thermal technologies. You will work in a dynamic environment where creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration are highly valued. This role offers the opportunity to influence product performance and reliability while contributing to sustainability and safety initiatives that have a global impact. In this position, you will support both sustaining engineering efforts—addressing manufacturing challenges, customer returns, and part changes—and new product development by generating innovative ideas that push the boundaries of thermal solutions. Reporting to the Safety and Controls Engineering Manager, you will collaborate closely with compliance engineers to ensure products meet regulatory standards and develop comprehensive test plans executed in partnership with lab technicians. Your work will directly support the advancement and success of Honeywell’s thermal product portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
Early-career candidates and new graduates are encouraged to apply; relevant internships, co-ops, capstone projects, or hands-on academic experience may be considered in lieu of full-time industry experience
Foundational understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
Experience supporting engineering projects through coursework, internships, co-ops, or professional roles, including exposure to product development or sustaining activities
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams
Ability to manage multiple tasks, learn quickly, and contribute in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
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

Prior industry experience in mechanical design, product development, sustaining engineering, or manufacturing support
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Hands-on experience with CAD tools, prototyping, testing, or design validation activities
Exposure to regulatory requirements, compliance testing, or industry standards related to thermal or electromechanical products
Demonstrated curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and passion for innovation and continuous improvement
Strong organizational skills and the ability to take ownership of technical work from concept through implementation
Adaptability and willingness to grow technical expertise within a dynamic and evolving engineering environment

Responsibilities

Drive innovation by generating and developing new product ideas that enhance thermal solutions and meet evolving market needs
Lead the creation of detailed test plans and collaborate with lab technicians to execute testing for product development, validation, and compliance
Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve complex engineering challenges related to product performance, manufacturability, and reliability
Partner with compliance engineers to ensure all products adhere to applicable regulatory and safety standards
Support sustaining engineering activities including troubleshooting manufacturing issues, analyzing customer returns, and implementing part changes
Prepare, review, and maintain clear and accurate technical documentation such as design specifications, test reports, and product data