Sr. Chemical Engineering Manager - PLC Automation

Job-:
Engineering

Location:

Des Plaines, IL, United States Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Lead and develop a talented engineering team of senior professionals and engineers responsible for the development of Honeywell UOP’s PIC products.

PIC's control systems have components of regulatory and batch control, advanced process control, expert systems, DCS (Distributed Control Systems) Interfacing, training simulators. PIC's work process also involves staging and testing of its products with a dynamic simulator and the programming of same. PIC is involved in the production and development of many different control systems that are sold to external customers.

Each member of the Software & Service Support Group has the responsibility for ongoing development of existing products and the support of the Project Engineering and Site Service Groups. Additionally, the development of control systems for new UOP processes are regularly undertaken by the group. The PIC department is accountable for the production and development of custom control systems based on PLCs and PCs that are sold to external customers.

You will report directly to our Director, Chemical Engineer and you’ll work out of our Des Plaines, IL location on a Hybrid work schedule.

Hybrid Work Schedule

Note:

For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-FQualificationsYOU MUST HAVE Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Chemical or Electrical), or Computer Science6+ years of control systems software customization, troubleshooting, site services and/or service support experience

Knowledge and familiarity with PIC control system product lines such as ACCS, DRCS, CRCS, PSA, Oleflex CRCS/DRCS, etc.
2+ years of project and/or team management experience WE VALUE Significant Engineering experience in developing/customizing control systems software for batch or continuous process application in the refining and/or petrochemicals industries

Experience in instrumentation, electrical and/or control system field checkout, commissioning and startup

Experience with high pressure customer-interfacing situations and technical service support.

Understanding of the concepts and role of software and hardware within control systems as a key.

Understanding various software development life cycles. Knowledge of software configuration management and change management practices

Some demonstrated leadership experience in overseeing entry to senior level professionals

Track record of driving improvements to team performance though team coaching & high impact work practices

Ability to convey subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience

Ability to consistently make timely decisions and balance systematic analysis with decisiveness, even in the face of complexity

Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others.

Strong organizational, troubleshooting, problem solving and analytical skills Effective Communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills Travel:
Ability to travel up to 5% annually to both domestic and international locations.

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…