Sr Automation Engineer

Job Description

In this role, you will impact the success of Honeywell’s automation & digital initiatives by driving the development and deployment of digital automation technologies that improve system performance and reliability.

• Develop End-to-End Manufacturing Applications:
  Design, build, and maintain full‑stack applications that support manufacturing operations, including shop floor systems, dashboards, and digital workflows.
• Integrate OT and IT Systems:
  Develop secure and scalable integrations between Operational Technology (OT) systems (PLCs, SCADA, MES, CMMS) and enterprise IT systems (ERP, cloud platforms, data lakes).
• Build Industrial Data Pipelines:
  Create and manage real‑time and batch data pipelines to ingest, normalize, and store machine and process data for analytics and decision‑making.
• Develop User Interfaces for Shop Floor and Operations:
  Build responsive front‑end applications (web/mobile) for operators, engineers, and plant leadership to monitor performance, quality, and equipment status.
• Work with Industrial Protocols and Connectivity:
  Implement and maintain connectivity using protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, REST APIs, and other industrial communication standards.
• Support Manufacturing Digital Ecosystem:
  Contribute to the development of a connected manufacturing ecosystem including MES, IIoT platforms, digital twins, and smart factory initiatives.
• Implement Scalable Backend Services:
  Design and develop APIs, microservices, and backend systems to support data processing, business logic, and system interoperability.
• Enable Advanced Analytics and Insights:
  Partner with data engineers and data scientists to enable predictive maintenance, quality analytics, and performance optimization solutions.
• Ensure Cybersecurity and System Reliability:
  Follow OT and IT cybersecurity best practices to secure manufacturing systems, ensure data integrity, and maintain high system availability.
• Collaborate with Cross‑Functional Teams:
  Work closely with manufacturing engineers, controls engineers, IT, and operations teams to translate business needs into digital solutions.
• Deploy and Maintain Cloud & Edge Solutions:
  Support deployment of applications in cloud and edge environments (e.g., Azure IoT, AWS IoT Green grass) for distributed manufacturing environments.
• Support Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
  Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance product quality through digital solutions.
• Participate in Agile Development Processes:
  Contribute to sprint planning, code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
• 6+ years of experience in automation engineering or software development for manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of data systems and industrial communication protocols.
• Proficiency with manufacturing software tools such as MES, SCADA systems, SPC applications.
• Experience in troubleshooting and optimizing complex software and data systems in manufacturing or industrial environments.

• Proficiency in at least one of the following languages:
  Python, C#.
• PL/SQL (Oracle, Postgre
  
  SQL, MS SQL, Snowflake).
• Familiarity with MQTT, OPC, Kafka, Power BI, REST/SOAP API.
• Experience with Ignition modules such as Vision, Perspective, MES, and Reporting.
• Experience with troubleshooting automated equipment, machine vision, and programmable logic control (PLC).
• Understanding of AGILE practices, experience in all phases of development process.

In addition to a competitive salary and leading‑edge work, 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;
Employee Assistance Program;
Educational Assistance;
Parental Leave;
Paid Time Off for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave; and 12 paid holidays.

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.