R&D Scientist III

Honeywell International - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The R D Scientist III position at Honeywell is a professional role that encompasses a variety of engineering and scientific responsibilities. This role requires advanced knowledge in engineering or scientific disciplines, processes, and tools to ensure compliance with various project subtasks. The successful candidate will lead efforts among internal stakeholders and team members while also interacting with external customers to facilitate the completion of products that meet customer specifications. A key aspect of this role is to refine and improve engineering processes, acting as a mentor to lower-level engineers. The position emphasizes hands-on experience with a wide range of analytical instruments, particularly focusing on techniques such as Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), ICP Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), and Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry. In this role, the scientist will be expected to perform hands-on analytical analyses and assist other scientists and technicians with day-to-day tasks. The individual will significantly contribute to the completion of organizational projects and goals, assessing the linkages between project goals and organizational objectives, and driving deliverables to meet both. Effective communication of technical information, both moderate and complex, to stakeholders is essential, as is the ability to act as an ambassador for the organization to leadership and customers. The scientist will also be involved in negotiations with external parties to drive agreements on various concepts and practices. The position requires the ability to listen openly, focusing on learning and customer satisfaction, while leveraging expertise to influence stakeholder direction. Presenting effectively to varied audiences and responding competently to technical questions is crucial. The scientist will serve as an advisor and mentor in areas of product or process expertise, providing technical guidance and project leadership on analytical products. Establishing methodologies for new concepts and recommending enhancements to advance projects and processes are also key responsibilities. The role includes planning and performing testing and development programs, using advanced statistical and scientific methods to resolve technical problems, and developing unique equipment or instruments to meet specific requirements. The scientist will be responsible for planning and executing project subtasks to meet customer specifications and may lead teams in problem-solving efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts of internal stakeholders and team members to complete products to customer specifications.
• Refine and improve engineering processes.
• Act as a mentor to lower-level engineers.
• Perform hands-on analytical analyses and assist other scientists and technicians with day-to-day tasks.
• Significantly contribute to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
• Communicate technical information to stakeholders in a timely and constructive manner.
• Act as an ambassador for the organization to leadership and customers.
• Contribute to negotiations with external parties to drive agreements on concepts and practices.
• Listen openly and focus on learning and customer satisfaction.
• Present effectively to varied audiences and respond to technical questions competently.
• Serve as an advisor/mentor in areas of product or process expertise to less experienced staff.
• Provide technical guidance and project leadership on analytical products.
• Establish and apply methodology to new concepts and recommend enhancements.
• Identify and propose technical improvements using engineering knowledge and principles.
• Participate in establishing operating procedures on new products and components.
• Plan and perform testing and development programs using advanced statistical and scientific methods.
• Design and develop unique equipment or special instruments to meet specific requirements.
• Develop solutions to complex problems and lead teams in problem-solving efforts.
• Plan and execute project subtasks to meet customer specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Physics, or equivalent.
• Four years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel as determined by the needs of the business.
• Ability to work on-site as directed by management.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
• United States Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• An advanced degree, MS or PhD in Chemistry, Physics or Chemical Engineering.
• Six or more years of experience with metal dissolution, geochemistry, Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometry, XRF, and/or ICP technique.
• Strong method development skills.
• Strong dissolution chemistry knowledge in metals and materials.
• A broad knowledge of manufacturing or quality processes and techniques.
• Ability to apply advanced design, development, evaluation, and quality control techniques to highly complex engineering concepts and projects.
• Ability to work without supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision making.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, project management, consultative services, and innovative solutions.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available.