
Lead R&D Engineer, Scientist
Honeywell
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Des Plaines • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Identify and solve problems where fundamental insights from computational modeling & simulation can accelerate the design and development of new materials or catalysts relevant to PT applications
- Collaborate with teams across PT to identify new catalysts and material concepts for new or current PT applications and advance them to proof of concept
- Act as first screen in design of new catalysts and materials by rapidly down-selecting from a list of thousands or millions of candidate materials to identify few most promising ones
- Develop, implement, and maintain efficient simulation methodologies required for design of new products and/or processes, validation of new applications, and plant/customer/regulatory support
- Keep up to date with the latest developments in modeling & simulation methodologies and implement the most promising ones based on current needs
- Work simultaneously on multiple projects across diverse areas while ensuring timely deliverables are met
- Maintain software versions and licenses up-to-date and work closely with Honeywell HPC team to resolve problems encountered during installations and upgrade/refresh of HPC servers
- Identify, coordinate, and work with external research, academic and new venture partners to prioritize and accelerate learning of application and materials and/or catalysts performance requirements
- Translate voice of the customer and customer unmet needs to material and/or catalysts performance requirements
- Work with customers and Honeywell/PT marketing to meet needs in a fast-paced environment
- Follow all related safety and environmental rules and regulations
Requirements
- Advanced Degree in Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, or Material Science from an accredited institution
- 8+ years of experience in advanced materials or specialty chemicals industrial research and/or new product development
- PhD in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry/Material Science with emphasis on modeling & simulation applied to new material and catalysts development
- Strong fundamentals in two or more modeling & simulation techniques – quantum mechanics, molecular mechanics, process modeling, CFD, FEA, AI/ML
- Expertise in modeling a wide variety of materials, catalysts and processes
- Proficient in at least one programming language – Python, R, MATLAB
- Expertise in more than one simulation packages – Gaussian, DMOL3, CASTEP, VASP, QuantumESPRESSO, COSMOTherm, LAMMPS, GROMACS, Towhee/Cassandra, UniSim/Aspen, Ansys
- Experience in employing data science and AI/ML techniques for development of new materials and catalysts
- Familiarity with Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) principles
- Experience in a fast-paced environment
- Technical curiosity and passion for R&D
- Desire and ability to identify, develop, and improve new technical concepts and products
- External orientation and desire to accurately understand technology trends, customer unmet needs, and working with external partners
- Proficient in leading technical projects involving scientists, engineers, application development and marketing
- Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable and trustworthy with the highest ethical standards and integrity
Benefits
- employer subsidized Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- EAP
- Educational Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
- 12 Paid Holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
modeling techniquessimulation techniquesquantum mechanicsmolecular mechanicsprocess modelingCFDFEAAI/MLprogramming languagesdata science
Soft Skills
technical curiosityinterpersonal skillswritten communicationverbal communicationproject leadershipproblem-solvingcollaborationorganizational skillscustomer orientationethical standards
Certifications
PhD in Chemical EngineeringPhD in ChemistryPhD in Material Science