R&D Technician I at Honeywell Technologies in McCook, IL

R&D Technician I

Location: McCook, IL, United States

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.

You will report directly to our Sr R&D Supervisor, and you’ll work out of our McCook, Illinois location on an On-site work schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Experience in a research and development or laboratory environment
• Strong background in areas such as materials science, electronics, sensors, controls, or related fields

WE VALUE:

• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts (days/nights) which includes some weekends and holidays
• 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
  

The annual base salary range for this position is $44,800 - $56,000. 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 OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

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. Learn more (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. Job Posted: July 01, 2026

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, 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 (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Industrial Automation(ESS) enables process industry operations, creates world-class sensor technologies, automates supply chains, makes warehouses smarter, and improves worker safety. This combination builds on our core strengths in controls and automation technologies which in turn allows us to deliver better commercial outcomes for our customers. We enable customers to enhance the safety, sustainability, resiliency and productivity of their people, plants and assets.

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.