Research & Development Engineer Scientist II

Honeywell•Chickasaw, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Honeywell UOP R&D’s Manufacturing and Product Technology (MPT) group develops catalyst and adsorbent products from prototype through commercial production and provides technical support to the Integrated Supply Chain. Based in Chickasaw, Alabama, this role leads and contributes to projects involving catalyst development, production support, and scale-up for petrochemicals, sustainable fuels, and traditional refining. The role plans and conducts experimental programs, performs hands-on laboratory and semi-works experiments, and indirectly supervises laboratory technicians carrying out experimental plans. The engineer develops expertise in manufacturing technologies such as catalyst support forming, metals impregnation, and heat treatment; applies catalyst science and modeling and Six Sigma tools; and collaborates across UOP departments and regional MPT and supply-chain teams to advance products through manufacturing trials toward commercial production. The position also evaluates equipment, work processes, and data-management strategies, follows relevant patents and literature, and conducts work with a strong focus on safety. Relocation assistance is available. Candidates must meet U.S. Person requirements for compliance with export-control laws: be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, have protected status under asylum or refugee status, or have the ability to obtain export authorization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, or another related field.
At least 2 years of experience in laboratory operations and operating laboratory-scale equipment.
Must meet the stated U.S. Person/export-authorization requirement.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in catalysis and/or adsorbent science.
Working knowledge of UOP catalyst and adsorbent technology.
Demonstrated ability to create and work in a safety-first culture.
Oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills for direct customer interaction.
Ability to work independently and in team-oriented settings.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
Eagerness to participate in hands-on work.
Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct experiments to develop catalyst projects for petrochemicals, sustainable fuels, and traditional refining, with the goal of improving energy utilization and maximizing customer yield.
Develop expertise in manufacturing technologies, including catalyst support forming, metals impregnation, and heat treatment.
Conduct hands-on laboratory and semi-works experiments and indirectly supervise laboratory technicians performing experimental plans.
Apply an understanding of catalyst science and the relationship between catalyst properties and performance.
Use modeling and Six Sigma tools to help lead teams toward timely project completion.
Coordinate with UOP departments, including LST Business, Development, Pilot Plants, Integrated Supply Chain, Analytical, and Advanced Characterization, to support robust products.
Work with regional MPT and Integrated Supply Chain teams to move development products through manufacturing trial runs and hand them off for continued commercial production.
Stay current with patents and open literature relevant to development programs and key technology areas.
Evaluate and implement equipment, work processes, and data-management strategies to accelerate catalyst development.
Participate in departmental safety activities and perform all work with close attention to safety.
Use Six Sigma tools as needed to implement project work.