R&D Catalyst Engr/Scientist II Details

R&D Catalyst Engr/Scientist II

Honeywell - Des Plaines, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

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When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.

UOP, a Honeywell company headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, 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.

A challenging opportunity is now available for an R&D Scientist/Engineer II in the Manufacturing and Product Technology (MPT) group of UOP R&D.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct experimental plans in support of new product development (NPD) programs with responsibilities including experimental planning, testing, data analysis, ensure alignment of goals of projects with business objectives, etc.
• Complete hands on laboratory and semi-works experiments and indirectly supervise laboratory technicians on carrying out required experimental plans.
• Develop a fundamental understanding of alumina, zeolite (including synthesis and modification), catalyst forming, heat treatment chemistry and unit operations.
• Interface with other UOP departments including Manufacturing & Product Technology, Catalyst Business, Pilot Plants, Manufacturing (ISC), Analytical and Advanced Characterization to ensure robust development programs and effective support of existing technologies
• Stay current on patent and open literature as they relate to development programs and key technology areas.
• Participate in all departmental safety activities and conduct all work with a high degree of attention to safety.
• Utilize six-sigma tools as necessary to implement project work.

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Chemistry and 2 or more years of experience in a Chemical R&D role.
• OR PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemistry.

• Involvement in catalyst manufacturing and development.
• Industrial design talent.
• Global mindset, cross cultural agility and resourcefulness.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Eagerness to get involved in hands-on work.
• Creativity
• Experience in engineering or related field.
• Good project management and prioritization skills.
• Experience with aspects of technology development and converting needs into a solution.

• JOB ID: HRD137192
• Category: Engineering
• Location: 50 E Algonquin Rd,Des Plaines,Illinois,60017-5016,United States
• Exempt

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, or veteran status.