Senior Advanced Innovation Engineer

Honeywell UOP is a leading international licensor of processing technology and supplier of engineering services, catalysts and adsorbents, equipment, specialty materials and digital solutions for the global refining, gas processing and petrochemical industries. With more than a century of leadership in hydrocarbon processing technologies, UOP has led six revolutions in technology that transformed our industry. For more information visit

We have an opportunity for an Innovation Engineer to join Honeywell UOP’s Engineering organization. This position will be based in Rosemont, IL and provides a unique and visible opportunity to develop engineering improvements and modifications for UOP technologies via the Engineering Innovation work process. These technology modifications are brought to market in a collaborative effort between the Business, Development, and Engineering Leadership teams with key input from Technical Services – giving the Innovation Engineer an opportunity to interact and collaborate with teams across the organization.

In this role, you will gain exposure across UOP’s suite of technologies and be responsible for executing Engineering Innovation and Management of Change (MoC) projects from ideation through derisking and implementation steps.

The Innovation Engineer will report to the Sr. Chemical Manager of Engineering Innovation and collaborate extensively with the Innovation Technical Leads. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your technical skill set and gain exposure across the UOP organization – enabling you to launch your career as a Honeywell #futureshaper!

• Investigation and execution of Engineering Innovation and Management of Change (MoC) projects.
• Screen and evaluate ideas as assigned and generate new ideas from projects or brainstorming.
• Work closely with Innovation Tech Leads, Technology Specialists, Technical Services, R&D, and Offering Managers to ensure alignment on technical and business cases for ideas and projects.
• Run project teams, including setting up and leading cadence meetings.
• Host regular project progress meetings with the Business, Tech Leaders, and Specialists.
• Utilize commercial software to develop simulations and generate process deliverables such as material balances, utilities consumption, equipment sizing, and CAPEX estimates.
• Perform techno-economic analyses of process modifications, including the assessment of key parameters impacting process profitability, safety, and reliability.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Technology, Engineering, Research & Development, or Technical Service role within the refining, petrochemical, gas processing, or renewables industries.
• 5+ years of experience utilizing process simulation software.

WE VALUE

• 8+ years of experience in Technology, Engineering, Research & Development, or Technical Service role within the refining, petrochemical, gas processing, or renewables industries.
• Experience in process engineering and knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals.
• An understanding of the UOP Engineering work processes, tools, software, and best practices.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills to ensure solution definition & clear project requirements.

Base salary range: $119,000 - $149,000.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 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 (vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave); and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more at

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.