Senior Vacuum Engineering Technician

Overview

As a Sr Engineering Technician here at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in providing support for various projects and initiatives. This position is in the Engineering Test Systems Vacuum Lab. The position provides technical, project, and process support for engineering, test, and ISC production.

You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Minneapolis, MN location.

In this role, you will have a significant impact on the success of our engineering support operations. You will be responsible for performing leak tests for various products, vacuum system assembly, permeation testing, production gas testing, CTE testing, and additional tasks supporting production and engineering projects. They will also be responsible for designing and developing test procedures and standards.

• Collect and analyze data. Make a determination of failure mode, update databases and present test methodology as required.

• Implementing lab processes for equipment: scheduling, tracking, maintenance, calibration, and repair.

• Support common lab practices. Identify & recommend continuous improvement opportunities.

• Actively participate in Lab team goals and HOS activities

• Assure compliance with established ETS processes.

• Vacuum Technology Degree or willingness to complete core Vacuum Courses at Normandale Community College or minimum 5 years of experience in ultra-high vacuum operations.

• Familiar with vacuum equipment such as pumps, valves, and leak detectors

• Ability to identify and diagnose root cause and resolution.

• Proficient in Word & Excel, including VBA.

• Proactive approach to troubleshooting unusual technical problems.

• Extensive experience with vacuum test equipment.

• Strong hand tool, equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient at reading and understanding electronic schematics and engineering specifications.

• Able to work independently, demonstrate high integrity and accountability.

• Clearly accepts responsibility for tasks and decisions, ensures clear objectives.

• Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity, balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness.

The annual base salary range for this position is $61,400 - $76,800. 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.

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. For more information visit:
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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:
Month Day, 2025.

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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

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.