Automation Controls Engineer/DCS-PLC Programmer

As an Automation Controls Engineer/DCS/PLC Programmer at Honeywell, you will be accountable for providing technical assistance and services to our customers in the Industrial Automation business unit. You will have the opportunity to work on complex projects, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure the successful implementation of our solutions. Your expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction will play a crucial role in the growth and success of our field service operations. In this role, you will impact the efficiency, productivity, and safety of our customers' operations by providing timely and effective technical assistance. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions, conduct training sessions for customers, and stay updated with industry trends and advancements.

The Automation & Control Solutions (ACS) Division of Honeywell is driving the revolution of its business and the industry. ACS provides products and services that give their customers the power to create and control efficient, safe, comfortable environments. This $10-Billion enterprise offers controls for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning; security systems, fire alarm systems, and energy management systems for all indoor environments. From home thermostats to large commercial building management systems, services, and controls, Honeywell ACS is clearly a global leader.

Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) is a $2.5 billion strategic business unit that improves the productivity and profitability of industrial facilities on every continent around the world. HPS offers a full range of automation and control solutions to key vertical markets, including Energy, Pulp & Paper, and Chemicals/Pharmaceuticals, and develops/markets industrial automation systems and advanced software applications.

You will report directly to our Field Service Manager.

* Must reside within 75 miles of Benicia, CA  **This role will support customers in Rodeo, Martinez, Benicia, Richmond, Sacramento

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide customer with technical and consulting support for industrial process control / automation platforms, particularly Honeywell Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Understand customers key control processes and economic drivers and translate those into business opportunities
• Understand Honeywell’s DCS technical product line and provide customer with guidance on application, life cycle management, best practices, benefits, savings / cost and other factors influencing business direction
• Design, configuration, troubleshooting of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) software packages
• Perform industrial control systems analysis and optimization
• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot Honeywell hardware and software including: TDC / TPS, Universal Control Network (UCN) / Local Control Network (LCN) level devices and computer networks, Data Hiway and Experion PKS, DCS equipment
• Maintain / troubleshoot Hiway based equipment and LM's / Triconex / FSC
• Understanding of control system architecture utilizing computer networked data communications and graphical interfaces for high level process supervisory management.
• Implementation and Administration of TPS & EPKS Domains, controllers (HPM, eHPM, eUCN, eLCN, C200/C300), switches, peripherals, etc.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, plan, repair, control system problems using standard test equipment / software applications. Utilize Global Technical Assistance Center and lead all site efforts to work through issues; act as the liaison between the customer and Honeywell
• Support client server architecture
• Knowledge of proportional integral derivative PID controllers and their interface with process plant machinery / instrumentation
• Perform hardware (controllers, servers, workstations) and software (LCN / Experion) upgrades including hardware refresh, point and major software releases; On / Off Process migrations.
• Observe functionality of installed equipment or systems to detect anomalies / hazards
• Repair and troubleshoot control / signal circuits and identify / communicate discrepancies
• Provide power on support of new / existing installations including grounding checks and proper installation / application
• Perform audits and baselines of installed control systems as delivered / installed
• Respond to emergency calls; resolve issues within established key performance metrics; work closely with Honeywell Technical Assistance Center staff
• Lead support personnel on site (main point of contact for Honeywell related items)
• Document work performed at site and off-site as necessary (effective oral / written communication / interpersonal skills)
• Administer / Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of control system hardware / software
• Computing Language (CL) Programming
• Knowledge of Advanced Applications such as Process History database (PHD), Doc 4000, TRACE, Experion Backup and Restore, Virtualization
• Solid understanding and application of cloud computing and virtualization using VMware on industrial control systems or other.
• Understanding and application / troubleshooting of Open Platform Communications (OPC)
• Contract renewals support; asset list verification and cross check with licensing
• Knowledge of other DCS / Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems such as ABB, Yokogawa, Emerson Delta V, Siemens, Rockwell Allen Bradley, Modicon
• Travel: more than 75%
• Company vehicle will be provided to travel to company sites
• Relocation support maybe supported
• Must successfully complete Honeywell Training & Certification Program

YOU MUST HAVE

• 5+ years’ experience in field service, DCS and industrial process control systems
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License and driving record acceptable to Honeywell

WE VALUE

• Associates or Bachelors degree
• Field Process experience
• 3rd Party controls experience
• Must successfully complete Honeywell Training & Certification Program
• Experience with PKS Experion Hardware & Software, in addition to Hiway, TDC, TPS system experience including LCN, UCN, and Hiway equipment, virtualized systems
• Experience with Honeywell control systems: Experion, Hiway, TDC2/3000, & TPS systems and Process Controls
• PC/Networking experience
• Strong electronics / instrumentation background
• Strong electronics background; ability to work with electronic test equipment
• Project Management experience (budget control, schedules, resource allocation, reporting)
• Detailed Process Control

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-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. For more information, https://benefits.honeywell.com/ 

The annual base salary range for this position is $125,000-$156,000. 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.

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.

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. Posting Dates: September 12th, 2025.

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical demands around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company dedicated 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 about Honeywell: https://www.honeywell.com/us/en

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Industrial Automation (IA) is a leading provider of automation and control solutions for industrial customers worldwide. We help our customers improve efficiency, productivity, and safety in their operations. Our innovative technologies and solutions enable a smarter, more engaged, and more sustainable industrial world.