Principal Attorney - Process Automation
About the job
- Juris Doctor from an accredited institution or an equivalent law degree such as a Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
- Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar or eligibility to sit for a U.S. state bar exam.
- At least 5 years of experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements, including technology licensing and software-as-a-service agreements.
- Experience supporting industrial and technology projects as in-house counsel or at a law firm with a significant technology-related practice.
- Ability to identify and mitigate legal risk and provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
- Negotiate, draft, and review complex commercial agreements, including technology licensing and software-as-a-service agreements, supply agreements, service contracts, and joint development agreements related to industrial automation.
- Provide legal advice on contract strategy, risk management, compliance, and regulatory matters.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, compliance, and other business units to support contract execution and operational objectives.
- Support dispute resolution and contract compliance monitoring.
- Deliver targeted training on legal best practices to business unit heads and functional teams.
- Advise on legal risks associated with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other emerging technologies deployed in process automation solutions.
- Conduct proactive risk analyses, develop mitigation strategies, and provide actionable guidance to business leaders on the legal implications of new product launches, partnerships, and market expansions.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and manage a high-volume, diverse workload with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement procurement regulations and government contract compliance requirements.
- Experience with cybersecurity-related legal issues, including Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, National Institute of Standards and Technology frameworks, and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program.
- Knowledge of data privacy laws and frameworks applicable to industrial Internet of Things and connected systems.
- Proficiency with artificial-intelligence-enabled contract analysis tools, contract lifecycle management platforms, or legal technology solutions.
About the company
Honeywell designs and sells technologies across four areas: aerospace, building automation, performance materials and technologies, and safety and productivity solutions. Its products combine hardware, software, and services such as aircraft systems, building controls, specialty chemicals, materials, sensors, software, and personal protective equipment to improve efficiency, safety, and performance. The company differentiates itself through a large, diversified global portfolio and by providing end-to-end integration across design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and analytics. Its goal is to help customers operate more reliably and efficiently, reduce costs and environmental impact, and grow recurring revenue by offering connected solutions and digital platforms that link hardware and software.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Founded
1906
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 Honeywell Technologies orders rose 16%, lifting backlog to roughly $20 billion.
- Management raised 2026 guidance to $8.05-$8.35 adjusted EPS after strong margins.
- Brazil's Acelen biofuel refinery win expands Honeywell's low-carbon process technology franchise.
What critics are saying
- Honeywell Aerospace cut 2026 organic growth to 4%-5% after June 29 spin-off.
- The DOJ settled a cybersecurity False Claims Act case for $2.04 million on September 1, 2026.
- PSS and WWS sales removed scale, and supply constraints hit Honeywell Aerospace's post-spin performance.
What makes Honeywell unique
- Honeywell Technologies is becoming a pure-play automation company with deep installed-base software.
- Experion Cognition targets autonomous control rooms, blending process expertise with AI decisioning.
- Building Automation grew 9% organically in Q2 2026, powered by data centers.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Educational Assistance
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
1%1 year growth
1%2 year growth
1%Honeywell Technologies has launched Forge Cognition, an AI platform built with Nvidia and Dell that places AI agents and digital twins on top of building systems for heating, cooling, security, and power. It can run in manual, semi-autonomous, or autonomous mode, but chief technology officer Suresh Venkatarayalu said the autonomous setting is not yet open. Humans will stay in the loop for probably the next two to three years, he said, after which customers decide when to switch. At Nvidia's Voyager headquarters, Honeywell says the system cut unnecessary alerts by up to 90%. It also identified close to 10% in potential energy savings, which have not yet been achieved. Honeywell is now working to turn Nvidia into a paying customer. It is also piloting the platform at sites in Dubai, Singapore, Bangalore, and Richardson, Texas.
Corning reported revenue of nearly $15.6 billion in FY 2025, representing 19.1% year-on-year growth, with net income reaching roughly $1.6 billion and a net margin of 10.2%. The specialised glass and optical-physics manufacturer supplies optical fibre to Verizon and durable cover glass to Apple, whilst partnering with Amazon, Nvidia, and Qualcomm for AI and data centre architectures. Its debt-to-equity ratio stood at approximately 0.9x, with a current ratio of 1.6x. Honeywell International, operating across aerospace technologies, industrial automation, and building automation, reported FY 2025 revenue of approximately $37.4 billion, reflecting 7.8% growth. The diversified industrial technology company achieved net income of roughly $4.7 billion, resulting in a 12.6% net margin. Honeywell maintains strategic agreements with Bombardier for propulsion and avionics systems whilst refining its portfolio through divestments.
Honeywell shares tumbled roughly 5% to $231 on Tuesday, underperforming all major industrial peers following weak investor reception at its Chicago event. The decline stems partly from the poor debut quarter of spun-off Honeywell Aerospace, now trading as HONA, which prompted UBS to cut its price target. Honeywell's Q2 results showed reported revenue of $9.72 billion, down 6.1% year-over-year due to the aerospace separation. Whilst CEO Vimal Kapur raised full-year adjusted earnings guidance and positioned the company as a "leading pure-play automation company", the complex optics failed to convince investors. Meanwhile, peer 3M rose 1% after delivering a clean earnings beat with 8.2% organic growth in Safety & Industrial and raising its full-year guidance.
Honeywell has completed its split into three separate public companies, with Honeywell Technologies retaining the HON ticker and Honeywell Aerospace beginning trading on 29 June. The advanced-materials operation became Solstice Advanced Materials in October 2025. CNBC's Jim Cramer views Honeywell Aerospace as an interesting long-term opportunity, comparing the breakup to General Electric's multi-year split. He suggests targeted companies can eventually achieve higher valuations than their parent conglomerates, though it may take several quarters for markets to recognise this value. Honeywell Technologies reported second-quarter sales of $5.2 billion, up 3% overall and 4% organically. Orders increased 16%, creating a backlog exceeding $20 billion. Building Automation revenues grew 9% on data centre and healthcare demand, whilst Industrial Automation sales rose 4%.
Kenneth J. West, President and CEO of Process Technologies at Honeywell International, sold 17,032 shares of common stock for $4.2 million on 27 July 2026, according to an SEC filing. The shares were sold at $243.77 each. The transaction involved West exercising stock options with an exercise price of $200.61 and immediately selling the shares. Following the sale, West reduced his direct common stock ownership by 89%. West retains 2,132 shares held directly, 373 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, and 4,867 derivative securities in the form of employee stock options. His total beneficial ownership is valued at $618,860 based on Honeywell's closing price of $247.05 on 28 July 2026. Honeywell is a diversified technology and manufacturing conglomerate with a market capitalisation of $78.3 billion.