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R&D Technician I

Honeywell

Des Plaines, ILJob$45–56K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$45–56K/yr
Location
Des Plaines, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Honeywell is hiring a R&D Technician I. The R&D Technician I provides pilot plant support for R&D customers, Manufacturing, and Sales Support. This role involves conducting pilot plant startups and shutdowns, monitoring and adjusting process conditions, troubleshooting, and preparing and collecting samples while promoting safety excellence. The technician will also contribute to continuous improvement efforts and interpret data.

Key focus areas include Provide pilot plant support for R&D customers, Manufacturing, and Sales Support, Conduct pilot plant startups and shutdowns, and Monitor and adjust process conditions.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED and Rotating Shift Availability. Preferred (not required): Troubleshooting, Creative Problem Solving, Data Analysis, and Arithmetic.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TroubleshootingCreative Problem SolvingData AnalysisArithmeticMS OfficeMicrosoft WordDetail OrientedResourcefulCommunication SkillsCompliance With HS&E Policies and ProceduresSafely Accomplish Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDAbility to Work Rotating 12-Hour ShiftsUS PersonPrevious Hands-on Technician Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

R&D TECHNICIAN I

JOIN A TEAM RECOGNIZED FOR LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION, AND DIVERSITY

Provide pilot plant support for R&D customers, Manufacturing, and Sales Support. Your work will include conducting pilot plant startups and shutdowns, monitoring and adjusting process conditions, troubleshooting, and preparing and collecting samples while promoting safety excellence.

Become proficient in applying the Honeywell Accelerator principles and Process Safety Fundamentals to area work processes and contribute to continuous improvement efforts on area work processes to improve the group’s effectiveness in supporting the development of the latest catalysts, adsorbents, and process technologies. Collect, organize, interpret, and compare data against expected performance.

Job Duties Include:

  • Ability to lift, handle, and dispense 5 gallon pails and 55 gallon drums

  • Occasional lifting and manipulation of bags, samples, and other objects up to 35 pounds

  • Handling of chemicals and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials

  • Wear a full-face respirator

  • Understand, per OSHA guidelines, any facial hair that interferes with the seal of the respirator is not permitted

YOU MUST HAVE

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts- 2 weeks on day shift (6:00am-6:00pm) & 2 weeks on night shifts (6:00pm-6:00am) which includes some weekends and holidays. Schedule starts with 48-hour week & then goes to a 36-hour week and rotates every 4 weeks. Overtime is eligible.

WE VALUE

  • Detail oriented, resourceful, and able to work both independently and with support/off-hours staff

  • Strong communication skills

  • Compliance with HS&E policies and procedures

  • Creative problem solving, troubleshooting, and data analysis skills

  • Able to safely accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Proficient in arithmetic with working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

  • Previous hands-on technician experience is preferred

“The annual base salary range for this position is $44,800- $56,000. 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 Posting Date: 7/13/2026

“Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.”

About Honeywell Technologies

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Process Technologies (PT) is a global leader in automation control, instrumentation, and services for the process industries. PT delivers innovative solutions that improve safety, reliability, and efficiency for customers in refining, petrochemical, oil and gas, and other process sectors. Our technologies help optimize operations, reduce environmental impact, and enhance productivity worldwide.

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 (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-engagement)

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.

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.

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