R&D Technician

At Honeywell, we look for people driven by a desire to contribute, be challenged and grow. Our people make Honeywell a special company and is a key competitive advantage.

Pilot plants at UOP are bench scale assemblies of high pressure equipment where experiments are conducted for the purpose of catalyst and process development for the Refinery and Petrochemical industries.

As a shift Operator you will operate, monitor, and take readings on group of pilot plants. This includes collecting samples for the labs to analyze. You will be responsible for your work area to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the area. Make use of the Honeywell Operating System to continuously make improvements.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 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. Overtime is eligible.
• Basic math and computer skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Working safely at all times
• Familiar with using tools
• Creative problem solving
• Handling of hazardous and non‑hazardous chemicals

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.

Annual base salary range for this position is $44,800–$56,000. 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.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

• Job Identification: 153118
• Job Category:
  Engineering
• Posting Date: 07/13/2026, 06:46 PM
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Locations: 8400 Joliet Rd, McCook, IL, 60525, US (On-site)
• Hire Eligibility:
  Internal and External
• Relocation Package:
  None
• US Person:
  Due to U.S. export control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status under asylum or refugee.