Mechanical Design Lead - LNG & Pressure Vessels

Honeywell UOP is seeking an Advanced Mechanical Engineer to join a team responsible for delivering engineered solutions that support some of the world's most complex refining, petrochemical, and LNG operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine pressure vessel design, advanced engineering analysis, field troubleshooting, and customer-facing problem solving while working with a global organization known for technical innovation and industry-leading process technologies.

As a trusted technical expert, you will support the full lifecycle of engineered equipment, from design and manufacturing support through field repairs, asset optimization, root cause investigations, and new technology development. Your contributions will directly influence equipment reliability, customer success, and continuous improvement initiatives across Honeywell UOP's global installed base.

You will report directly to the Engineering Manager and work from either our Port Manatee, FL or Allentown, PA location.

Responsibilities

• Provide pressure vessel design support and technical guidance for manufacturing, shop troubleshooting, and field repair activities.
• Develop and review pressure vessel calculations, analytical methods, procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Perform engineering analyses using tools such as ANSYS, COMPRESS, SolidWorks, and engineering data management systems.
• Conduct root cause failure analyses (RCFA) and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve product reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support development, testing, and implementation of new technologies and engineering solutions.
• Develop technical recommendations for customer assets, including debottlenecking studies, repair plans, and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Lead and support LNG aftermarket field service and repair activities.
• Must be flexible with on call weekends.
• 10% international travel, leading LNG Aftermarket business field repair teams.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as mechanical engineering, science, technology, mathematics.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in pressure vessel design, fabrication support, and shop troubleshooting within an industrial or energy-related environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience applying ASME Section VIII Division 1 and/or Division 2 design requirements, including finite element analysis (FEA) using ANSYS or similar analytical tools.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting aftermarket services, asset integrity, repairs, or field service activities, including development of technical solutions for existing equipment and root cause failure analysis (RCFA).

WE VALUE

• Experience with COMPRESS, SolidWorks, Teamcenter, or similar engineering design and PDM systems.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to successful completion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and convert strategic objectives into actionable plans.
• Self-motivated, solution-focused, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Factory – US Person requirement: US export laws require candidates to be a US citizen, permanent resident, or have asylum/refugee status.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

With 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: Benefits at Honeywell https://benefits.honeywell.com/

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 10/28/2026

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants for employment with Honeywell will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy) disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Technologies Process Technology helps customers improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance through advanced process technologies and industry expertise. From process licensing and catalysts to digital solutions and engineering services, we support innovation across energy, refining, petrochemicals, and emerging low-carbon industries.

About UsHoneywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.