Lead FEA Mechanical Design Engineer

Honeywell - UOP is an international supplier of process technology, products, engineered systems and technical services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, gas processing and energy industries and is a leader in the research and development of petroleum and petrochemical processing. Our broad objectives center on the continual development and improvement of petroleum refining, petrochemical, gas production, energy and chemical production technology.

There is an immediate opening for a Mechanical Equipment and FEA Specialist in the Process Equipment Skill Center within the Process Technology & Equipment SBU. The Mechanical Equipment and Modeling Specialist is a key technical position focused on the practical application of solid mechanics theory through Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and other calculation methods for supporting the mechanical design and analysis of pressure vessels, specialty process equipment, internals, and piping system components. Specific areas include elastic and creep plastic stress analysis, thermal stress analysis, fatigue, fitness-for-service/remaining life, fracture mechanics, piping vibration analysis. The main role of this position is to provide high level mechanical design support to new product/process development, innovation in existing technologies, understanding and resolution of operating problems, and other unique customer requests that require a high level analytical solutions and expertise for the refining and petrochemical industries

You will report directly to our Senior Chemical Engineering Manager and you’ll work out of our Rosemont, IL location on a Hybrid work schedule.

Hybrid Work Schedule Note: For the first 90 days New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite Monday – Friday.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Masters in mechanical engineering or M.S. degree with 4-5 years of relevant work experience/ PhD with 2-3 yrs of experience.
• Strong familiarity with the theory and applicability of FEM and its application concepts. Familiarity with principles and application of Boundary Element Method is plus
• Developed proficiency using solid mechanics codes (i.e. ANSYS, ABAQUS, APDL or equivalent)
• Developed knowledge of various vessel, structural, and piping design Codes (i.e. ASME Section VIII, AISC, ASME B31.3, and UBC)
• Developed knowledge of static and dynamic analysis of pressure vessels, piping systems, and support structures (i.e. COMPRES, CAESAR, WRC 107, or equivalent)
• Developed knowledge of fitness-for-service Codes and software (API 579, PREFIS, and REACT)
• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting field and equipment piping vibration problems
• Developed knowledge of the design of piping system components (i.e. expansion joints, flanges, gaskets, valves)
• Developed knowledge in computer programming for developing user subroutines (i.e. C++ and/or PYTHON)
• Developed knowledge of CAD (i.e. Microstation 2D and 3D or equivalent)
• Represent UOP in customer and vendor meetings concerning technical matters.
• Developed proficiency is translating physical systems to manageable computer models, and the interpretation and applicability of the results
• Developed knowledge of other mechanical equipment (i.e. heat exchangers, heaters, and rotating equipment) a plus.
• Presents papers at technical meetings and participates in national professional groups and technical organizations.
• Application of Six Sigma methodologies and tools in product development efforts is a plus.

WE VALUE

• Proven track record of successful mechanical design projects
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers
• Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices
• Experience with product testing and validation
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes

The annual base salary for this position is $129,000 - $161,000 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.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must be a U.S. Person, defined as, U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have U.S. protected status (asylum or refugee) or have ability to obtain an export authorization.”

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

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. Learn more (https://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. Job Posting Date: July 13, 2026

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Process Technology (PT) is a Strategic Business Group at Honeywell focused on delivering technology‑driven solutions that enable customers to improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance in process‑intensive industries. The business provides advanced process technologies, digital solutions, and domain expertise to help customers optimize energy usage, reduce emissions, and support sustainable operations across industrial and energy markets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply developed knowledge, computer modeling capabilities, experience, and strong problem solving skills to develop innovative and cost effective solutions in designing process equipment
• Provide leadership and develop innovative approaches and solutions for advancing UOP’s knowledge in fluid and solid mechanics with major emphasis in the solid mechanics area
• Assess where mechanical issues limit UOP’s process technology and target efforts to break through these barriers
• Conduct field troubleshooting studies related to pressure vessels, reactors, specialty equipment, internals, and piping system problems
• Apply developed knowledge to complete the detailed design, re-rating, remaining life studies of pressure vessel equipment and piping systems.
• Utilize excellent planning and organizational skills to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Utilize excellent communication skills to work with co-workers and customers, write reports, and make presentations
• Represent UOP in customer meetings and vendors concerning technical matters
• Mentor other analysts individually and by conducting internal training seminars

Unique Aspects of job (Travel, Oversees, Overtime, Work hours, etc.)

• Work on a wide variety of unique problems or applications associated with UOP’s technologies individually or as part of multi-disciplined teams
• Determine mechanical feasibility and critical aspects that need to be considered to ensure the final design is able to contain the process for the desired life
• Improve UOP’s mechanical design capabilities through the development of user subroutines, computer tools, and technical policies/procedures
• Enhance UOP’s intellectual property portfolio through issuance of MOI’s and patents
• Opportunity to develop proficiency using fluid mechanics codes (i.e. FLUENT) and competencies associated with chemical engineering and granular solids
• Help evaluate alternative commercial software applications
• Opportunity to represent UOP on technical committees, at conferences, and in organizations related to a technical specialty.
• Light travel < 10%. May increase depending on level of participation at external technical committees and organizations.