Mechanical Design Engineer III - Static Equipment

$106,000 - $148,000/Yr

Honeywell International - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Mechanical Design Engineer III specializing in Static Equipment at Honeywell, you will be an integral part of a dynamic team that is recognized for its leadership, innovation, and commitment to diversity. This role is pivotal in leveraging your expertise across Honeywell UOP's diverse portfolio of process technologies, which span refining, petrochemicals, gas, and renewables. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes process engineers, equipment specialists, project managers, customers, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project execution. Your primary responsibilities will include generating designs, producing specifications, evaluating revamps, troubleshooting operations, and effectively communicating results to stakeholders. In this position, you will utilize your proficiency in heat exchangers to provide valuable insights into design, specification, operation, and capabilities to both UOP and its clients. You will play a crucial role in driving product improvement through the development of necessary designs, ensuring that both current and future business needs are met by consistently exceeding the Voice of Customer requirements. This role requires a strong understanding of static equipment, including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and fired heaters, and the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively. The preferred primary location for this role is Des Plaines, IL, but candidates willing to work in Houston, TX will also be considered. This position offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Generate requisitions for various types of static equipment such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and fired heaters.
• Ensure adherence to applicable codes and client specifications to develop comprehensive technical definitions for equipment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with external suppliers, managing communication and collaboration.
• Evaluate technical bids and participate in supplier selection processes.
• Review supplier designs to ensure compliance with licensor, code, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers throughout the fabrication phase, including attending kickoff meetings and critical inspections.
• Collaborate closely with all project team members, including quality assurance, piping, instrument, electrical, process, and structural designers, as well as purchasing personnel and project managers, to ensure alignment with project specifications for static equipment.
• Interface with UOP Schedule A engineers and discipline engineers regarding static equipment issues and technological insights.
• Stay updated on relevant ASME, API, and UOP standards for static equipment.
• Troubleshoot design issues and facilitate issue resolution as needed.
• Provide ongoing support for infrastructure enhancements.
• Offer sales support by reviewing customer specifications and providing cost estimates for static equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
• 5+ years experience in static equipment design, specification, and/or manufacture of Pressure Vessels per ASME Section VIII D1 or D2.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor degree in Engineering
• Proficiency in ASME Section VIII D1 requirements pertaining to Vessel Design, Welding, PWHT, and Non-Destructive Examination.
• Extensive experience with Vessel Design software such as Compress or PV-Elite.
• Strong background in heat exchanger design and selection, including proficiency with HTRI or similar software.
• Experience in designing equipment for refinery and petrochemical plants.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (e.g., API, ASME, TEMA).
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical expertise to various engineering and field support activities.
• Aptitude for analyzing and solving complex problems.
• Experience collaborating in global teams across different time zones.

Benefits

• Unlimited Vacation Plan with No Preset Maximums
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
• Medical/Rx Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental/Vision
• Short/Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan
• Education Assistance