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Honeywell

Diversified industrial conglomerate: aerospace, automation, safety

R&D Engineer/Scientist 1

Full-Time
$70.5k - $88.2k/yr
Entry, Junior
Bachelor's
McCook, IL, USA
In Person
Mechanical EngineeringDesign Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • At least six months of academic, internship, co-op, laboratory, shop, or project experience applying engineering fundamentals to equipment, process systems, fabrication, or construction.
  • At least six months of experience in hands-on mechanical engineering work.
  • At least six months of experience working safely and effectively in pilot plant, laboratory, shop, and active construction environments.
Responsibilities
  • Support the design, construction, installation, startup, and modification of pilot plants and laboratory equipment for Research and Development programs.
  • Prepare and update engineering deliverables such as equipment specifications, design calculations, drawings, bills of materials, construction packages, and project documentation under appropriate technical guidance.
  • Apply company health, safety, and environmental policies, engineering standards, and applicable regulations throughout design and construction activities.
  • Participate in design reviews, hazard reviews, field walkdowns, equipment inspections, testing, commissioning, and readiness activities to help ensure systems can be operated safely and reliably.
  • Coordinate day-to-day technical activities with engineers, researchers, technicians, craftspeople, vendors, contractors, and other cross-functional team members.
  • Assist with project planning, cost estimates, schedules, procurement, resource needs, and tracking for capital and expense projects.
  • Evaluate practical design and fabrication alternatives, including in-house and external options, for pilot plants and laboratory equipment.
  • Provide field support during fabrication and construction, helping resolve technical issues involving piping, mechanical equipment, welding, machining, electrical systems, instrumentation, and general construction.
  • Contribute to Lean Six Sigma and other continuous-improvement efforts that reduce design cycle time, construction cost, rework, and project risk.
  • Communicate project status, technical findings, risks, and recommended actions clearly in written and verbal updates.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
  • Working knowledge gained through coursework or practical experience in machining, welding, piping, electrical systems, instrumentation, or construction methods.
  • Familiarity with engineering drawings, equipment layouts, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, or computer-aided design tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical work clearly.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team environment and manage multiple assignments with guidance.
  • Exposure to project execution, equipment procurement, contractor coordination, commissioning, or startup activities.
  • Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or other continuous-improvement methods; Green Belt certification is preferred but not required.

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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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

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 29th, 2026
Honeywell Aerospace declares first standalone dividend of $0.40 a share after separation

Honeywell Aerospace has declared its first standalone quarterly cash dividend after separating from Honeywell Technologies. The payout is $0.40 per share, scheduled for December 4, 2026. The unit also plans a new advanced manufacturing facility in Arizona to support commercial aviation and defence demand. Honeywell International, which has a market value of about $69.4 billion, reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $4,994 million and net income of $664 million. Investors will want to track the aerospace unit's free cash flow against its dividend over the next 12 months to judge whether the payout lasts.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 26th, 2026
Honeywell launches Forge Plant Cognition AI with Dangote, targeting $60M yearly refinery benefit

Honeywell Technologies has launched Forge Plant Cognition, an industrial AI platform built with NVIDIA AI and Dell Technologies infrastructure. It is designed to help refining, petrochemical, and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) operators get more value from existing assets. The first deployment is at Dangote's refinery in Lekki, Nigeria, one of the world's largest single-train refineries. Based on preliminary data, Honeywell estimates the platform could add more than 29 cents a barrel, or more than $60 million a year in gross benefit at full capacity. The estimate is not guaranteed. The platform combines real-time operating data, engineering knowledge, and physics-based models to spot bottlenecks, flag equipment problems, and guide decisions. It should also help Dangote reach its goal of a workforce that is 70% Nigerian. Honeywell is also helping the refinery raise capacity from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day within three years.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 24th, 2026
Honeywell Q3 margin hits 21% as pure-play automation firm posts $2.27 adjusted EPS

Honeywell reported third-quarter 2026 results as a pure-play automation company, and its shares rose about 1.3%. Adjusted earnings per share were about $2.27, and segment margin reached roughly 21%, up from about 17.3% a year earlier. Revenue fell 52% to $4,994 million from $10,408 million. Net income from continuing operations dropped 58% to $767 million from $1,825 million. Free cash flow conversion was near 95%. Building Automation organic sales grew 8%, the eighth straight quarter of high single-digit growth, with margins near 27%. Process Automation & Technology organic sales also rose 8%, though the Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies acquisition is pressuring margins. Management expects them to trough near 21.5% in the fourth quarter.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 24th, 2026
Honeywell raises 2026 outlook after aerospace spin-off, with nearly $19B backlog

Honeywell raised its full-year profit and sales outlook on October 22, 2026, after completing the spin-off of its aerospace business. The company is now a pure-play automation business with an order backlog of nearly $19 billion in the third quarter. Management removed stranded corporate costs six months ahead of target, lifting segment profit margins by nearly four percentage points to over 21%. It expects to clear all remaining stranded costs by the end of 2026. Data center orders more than doubled year to date, and chief executive officer Vimal Kapur expects very high growth in 2027. Process automation backlog also grew by double digits, driven by energy projects in the Middle East and Africa. Free cash flow conversion reached 95% in the third quarter, and Honeywell expects it to top 100% in the fourth. Falling debt gives it room to pursue mergers and acquisitions.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 22nd, 2026
Honeywell lags Eaton and Emerson with 5% gain vs. 23% as focused automation pivot tests investors

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) shares have gained 5% this year, trailing Eaton at 23.68% and Emerson Electric at 22.90%. The stock traded at $214.73 on October 21, 2026. Weakness in its Process Automation and Technology business may explain part of the gap. Lower catalyst volumes hurt sales and margins in the second quarter. After separating Solstice Advanced Materials and spinning off its Aerospace business, Honeywell aims to become a leaner industrial technology company. Investors are weighing whether it can grow faster while carrying more debt. Revenue over the past year reached $38.1 billion, up 5.0%, with an operating margin of 18.8%. The 21.6% net margin was inflated by a one-time $6.6 billion gain from deconsolidating Quantinuum.