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Honeywell Lead R&D Engr/Scientist in McCook, Illinois
The future is what you make it.
When you join Honeywell UOP, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers that are developing sustainable technologies that will accelerate the energy transition to net-zero carbon.
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We have an immediate opportunity for a Lead R&D Engr/Scientist – Hydroprocessing to join Honeywell UOP's Research and Development organization. This role will lead and support the development of new hydroprocessing process and catalyst technologies that will process traditional feeds and coprocessing of renewables and circular plastics to provide sustainable technology solutions to the energy industry.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and drive projects to deliver integrated solutions for upgrading traditional and hybrid feedstocks (e.g., plastics, renewable and conventional feeds) into valuable fuels and petrochemicals.
Enable vision for Conversion Outcomes in future hybrid feedstock scenarios through advanced system engineering methods including molecule management.
Contribute toward enabling growth in testing capacity and digitization efforts in hydroprocessing.
Lead cross functional teams including specialists from R&D, Engineering, Technical Service and Manufacturing for the development of new solutions for the conversion technology areas.
Develop and implement robust project plans to meet technology delivery commitments on schedule and within budget constraints.
Lead pilot plant experimentation and drive model-based design of experiments (MBDOE) approach to build effectiveness and agility.
Build awareness of the market, competition, and new developments, and contribute toward IP strategy and AOP through alignment with business strategy to build a strong pipeline of sustainable solutions that will drive growth.
YOU MUST HAVE
B.S. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
5+ years of experience in a Technology, Engineering, Research & Development, or Technical Service role within the refining and petrochemical industries.
WE VALUE
Strong interest and dedication to R&D work.
Advanced degree (MS, PhD) in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
Strong understanding of chemical engineering, catalysis and adsorbent fundamentals and their application in the development of refining and petrochemical process technology.
Experience in using process simulation tools such as UniSim and Aspen.
Experience in developing and executing experimental plans including the use of statistical tools for data analysis.
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.