Advanced Engineer Scientist

Advanced Engineer Scientist for UOP LLC in Des Plaines, IL Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the identification and incubation of new concepts to support the commercialization of energy efficient technologies in the strategic growth areas of Sustainable fuels, chemicals, and carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration.
• Conduct all necessary materials and catalysis synthesis work, lab‑scale experimental testing, data analysis, and reviews.
• Gain a fundamental understanding of catalyst science and how catalyst properties can be optimized to achieve better performance.
• Interface with other UOP departments—including other divisions of Research and Development, Pilot Plant Group, Analytical and Advanced Characterization, Business, and Catalyst Manufacturing Plants—to ensure robust products for our customers.
• Conduct third‑party company assessments to identify opportunities for utilizing external resources to facilitate faster innovation cycles.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field and 2 years of experience with Zeolite synthesis for sustainable fuel or chemical production.
• 2 years of experience with Project Management, catalyst or adsorbent synthesis, ideation and incubation, Design of Experiments, and data analysis.
• Up to 5% domestic and international travel required.
• Telecommuting permitted one day per week.

• Location:
  
  Des Plaines, IL
• Salary Range: $138,119 – $164,000
• Employee Referral Fee: $1,500
• Must have legal right to work in U.S. (EOE)

The annual base salary range for this position is $138,119 – $164,000. 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, and market and business considerations.