Join the industry leader to design the next generation of breakthroughs

In October, 2024 Honeywell announced the spin-off of our Advanced Materials business to become a stand-alone publicly traded company, independent of Honeywell. Our intention is that this role, dedicated to the Advanced Materials business, will be a part of this future transaction when the separation occurs. This position is intended to convey to the new, independent company, to be named Solstice Advanced Materials when the separation occurs. This is expected to occur in late 2025 or early 2026.

At Advanced Materials, we are committed to offering the highest value-add specialty solutions in the advanced materials sector. Our goal is to solve our customers' most complex challenges through a robust and innovative product portfolio and by doing so, deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders. We have identified actionable strategies to grow by expanding into new products and markets and through strategic acquisitions, while keeping our top operating margins.

Joining our team means becoming part of an organization which leverages its long-standing reputation to capture growth trends by investing in innovation and manufacturing enhancements and maintaining deep customer relationships.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values contributions and supports professional development. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the team is dedicated to delivering value and making a meaningful impact in advancing our customers' success. Let's make that impact together.

As a Senior Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist here at Advanced Materials, you will be a key member of our advanced research and development team, accountable for driving innovation and technological advancements. You will play a critical role in developing cutting-edge technologies and solutions to address complex global demand. Your expertise in research, development, and technical guidance will be instrumental in shaping the future of our organization.

In this role, you will impact the organization by leveraging your technical expertise to provide solutions for complex global demand. Your role as a Senior Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist will not only involve pushing the boundaries of technology but also contributing to the strategic growth and success of Advanced Materials as a leading innovator in the industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support research and development of the next-generation energy storage materials
• Serve as the local expert for fundamental mechanisms and electrochemistry taking place within lithium-ion battery electrolyte and liquid/solid interface during battery cycling
• Work closely with cross-functional R&D teams to develop core technologies, including but not limited to creation of novel and unprecedented electrolyte chemicals and formulations; measurement and data analysis to identify critical factors for cell lifetime and/or performance; reduction of battery performance data to fundamental mechanistic insight
• Hands-on fabrication of electrochemical test cells; initialization and monitoring of battery testing
• Design of advanced electrolyte formulations for various cathodes material to achieve cell performance targets
• Generation of knowledge from battery cycling data and performance metrics to guide ideation, creation, and development of future electrolyte chemicals
• Guide understanding of potential failure mechanisms in battery cells

The annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $153,000. 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.

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.

YOU MUST HAVE

• BS degree in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of battery materials and/or electrochemistry experience (academia and/or industry)

WE VALUE

• Advanced (M.S. or PhD) degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, or another related field
• 3+ years of industrial experience in the lithium rechargeable cells
• Demonstrated experience with electrochemical characterization e.g. cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, cycle life testing, and abuse testing
• Demonstrated capability of designing experiments to enable clear results that drive decisions in an industrial R&D environment
• Ability to ensure a high level of scientific rigor is applied to all projects
• Desire to work collaboratively with many internal teams in new molecule ideation, discovery, creation, and application
• Familiarity with statistical analyses and Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Ability to plan, develop, and execute DOE for fabrication and testing of lithium-ion batteries
• A passion for scientific curiosity and creativity
• An open, honest, and team-oriented personality
• Eagerness to get involved in hands-on work, with a positive attitude and desire to acquire new skills quickly
• Creativity and desire in pushing the frontiers of science and knowledge to contribute positively to the growth of Solstice Advanced Materials

Additional Information

• JOB ID: HRD9085800
• Category: Engineering
• Relocation Tier: Tier 1
• Security Clearance: No Clearance
• Aviation Authority (FAA for US): No
• Band: 03
• Referral Bonus: 1500
• Requisition Type: Standard Requisition
• US Citizenship:
• FLSA Statement:
• FLSA CODE: Exempt

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.