Lead Process Specialist – LCE Technologies

As a Lead Process Specialist here at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role by supporting development, innovation, commercialization, and engineering project execution of the Low Carbon Energy (LCE) Renewable Fuels Technologies.

You will be responsible for the development and improvement of engineering design practices, tools, and infrastructure to ensure the technologies are competitively positioned in the marketplace.  You will also be expected to support business growth through technology innovation, differentiation and commercialization.  You will work closely with sales and business teams to help win new opportunities.

You will report directly to our Sr. Manager of LCE Processes, and you'll work out of our Rosemont, Illinois location on a hybrid work schedule.

KEY REPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in technology resolution, technology innovation, process design improvement, and commercialization of new processes and technology.
• Oversee project execution and provide technical support to process and project execution engineers.
• Facilitate face to face customer discussions for design basis setting, design review meetings and technical resolutions. 
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements and innovation initiatives.
• Protect Honeywell’s IP by submitting and filing invention disclosures and patents. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process development and optimization projects
• Work closely with technical and field services to identify opportunities for further performance improvements and help close performance guarantees
• Provide training and guidance to less experienced process and project engineers
• Support development and maintenance of critical infrastructure and tools
• Organize and communicate technical needs to leadership.
   

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field
• Minimum of 6 years of process design and engineering experience in the Refining or Renewable Fuels Industry or a related field
• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies and tools
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and codes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel internationally (10%)
• Ability to engage customers with high technical sophistication and drive customer choices based on sound technical arguments

WE VALUE

• Strong technical experience in Renewable Fuels technologies
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while actively maintaining current tools and infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience leading innovation and technology improvement projects
• Ability to identify and manage risk by working with internal stakeholders and by providing sound technical judgement and expertise
• Ability to lead knowledge management initiatives or programs. 
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and actively support their technical development across engineering globally
• Ability to drive development of new tools and infrastructure
• Ability to be self-driven and always looking to improve current best practices or technology offering.

COMPENSATION

The annual base salary range for this position is <$131,000 - $164,000>. 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.

BENEFITS

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: click here (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

JOB POSTING

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. Posting Date: 5/7/2026

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 about inclusion and diversity :click here

EXPORT COMPLIANCE 

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.