Senior Advanced Innovation Engineer

Job Description

Honeywell UOP is a leading international licensor of processing technology and supplier of engineering services, catalysts and adsorbents, equipment, specialty materials and digital solutions for the global refining, gas processing and petrochemical industries. With more than a century of leadership in hydrocarbon processing technologies, UOP has led six revolutions in technology that transformed our industry. For more information visit www.uop.com.

We have an opportunity for an Innovation Engineer to join Honeywell UOP's Engineering organization.

This position will be based in Rosemont, IL and provides a unique and visible opportunity to develop engineering improvements and modifications for UOP technologies via the Engineering Innovation work process. These technology modifications are brought to market in a collaborative effort between the Business, Development, and Engineering Leadership teams with key input from Technical Services - giving the Innovation Engineer an opportunity to interact and collaborate with teams across the organization. In this role, you will gain exposure across UOP's suite of technologies and be responsible for executing Engineering Innovation and Management of Change (MoC) projects from ideation through derisking and implementation steps.

The Innovation Engineer will report to the Sr. Chemical Manager of Engineering Innovation and collaborate extensively with the Innovation Technical Leads. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your technical skill set and gain exposure across the UOP organization - enabling you to launch your career as a Honeywell #futureshaper!

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Investigation and execution of Engineering Innovation and Management of Change (MoC) projects.
• Screen and evaluate ideas as assigned and generate new ideas from projects or brainstorming
• Working closely with Innovation Tech Leads, Technology Specialists, Technical Services, R&D, and Offering Managers to ensure alignment on technical and business cases for ideas and projects
• Running project teams, including setting up and leading cadence meetings
• Hosting regular project progress meetings with the Business, Tech Leaders, and Specialists
• Utilizing commercial software to develop simulations and generating process deliverables such as material balances, utilities consumption, equipment sizing, and CAPEX estimates
• Performing techno-economic analyses of process modifications, including the assessment of key parameters impacting process profitability, safety, and reliability

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in Technology, Engineering, Research & Development, or Technical Service role withing the refining, petrochemical, gas processing, or renewables industries is required.
• 5+ years of experience utilizing process simulation software

WE VALUE

• 8+ years of experience in Technology, Engineering, Research & Development, or Technical Service role withing the refining, petrochemical, gas processing, or renewables industries
• Experience in process engineering and knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals
• An understanding of the UOP Engineering work processes, tools, software, and best practices
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills to ensure solution definition & clear project requirements

The annual base salary range for this position is $119,000 - $149,000. 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.

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 Posted: June 01, 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

Honeywell Industrial Automation(ESS) enables process industry operations, creates world-class sensor technologies, automates supply chains, makes warehouses smarter, and improves worker safety. This combination builds on our core strengths in controls and automation technologies which in turn allows us to deliver better commercial outcomes for our customers. We enable customers to enhance the safety, sustainability, resiliency and productivity of their people, plants and assets.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

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