Advanced Hardware Engineer

As an Advanced Hardware Engineer, you will be part of the PMC Engineering group, designing and sustaining portable gas detectors used in critical safety applications. You will contribute to all phases of product development — from concept and circuit design to compliance testing, manufacturability, and production support — while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams in Mechanical, Firmware, and Systems Engineering. Your technical expertise will directly impact Honeywell’s ability to deliver reliable, compliant, and innovative products that meet the needs of our global customers.

PMC is a $1.5bn Strategic Business Unit within Honeywell’s Industrial Automation Group, specializing in gas measurement, control, detection, field instrumentation, terminal gauging, and custody transfer solutions. Our innovations enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability for customers in oil and gas, renewable energy, utilities, and semiconductors.
 

You will report directly to our Director of Engineering and you’ll work out of our Lincolnshire, IL location on a onsite work schedule.
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•    As part of PMC Engineering group, you will be one among the team designing & sustaining portable gas detectors 
•    Be able to work in multidisciplinary team Perform Electronics system development, schematic design, Circuit simulation, detailed design, working with regulatory agencies, verification testing & interfacing with cross functional teams while meeting the requirements.
•    Coordinate team efforts of interdisciplinary engineers (Mechanical, Firmware, ECAD, Evaluation) for design of product and potential risk identification. 
•    Perform design analysis results (Stress, Tolerance, Error budgeting, Timing, power etc.) and provide technical expertise for design trade off. 
•    Design the electrical architecture of SIL2 IEC 61508 product considering the usability, functionality, regulatory and compliance aspects 
•    Work with operations and supply chain to ensure manufacturability of the product and participate in production test equipment development and design transfer activities. 
•    Additional responsibilities include proof of concept firmware development, data acquisition software applications, technical report generation, documentation & progress reporting. 
•    Maintain high quality documentation of the entire design as required by quality organization.
•    Perform hands-on work in the lab, as required. 
 

YOU MUST HAVE

•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics 
•    2 years of hands-on experience with microprocessor-based systems, including analog & digital circuit design, power supply design, and sensor interfacing
•    Experience supporting at least two stages of a full product development lifecycle, including design, validation, compliance testing, and launch, with familiarity in EMI troubleshooting and regulatory standards (e.g., IEC 60601)
•    Proficiency with data acquisition and analysis tools (e.g., LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or Excel) and knowledge of communication protocols such as USB, SPI, and I2C

WE VALUE

•    Good understanding of optical spectroscopy and laser-spectroscopy–based gas detection
•    Knowledge of six sigma principles in product design & development
•    Working experience with analog sensor signal conditioning circuits with microcontroller/processor integration
•    IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 standard awareness for product design (e.g., PFD / HFT)
•    ATEX / flame-proof design experience
•    Intrinsic Safety (IS) protection techniques for safe operation of electrical equipment in hazardous environments
•    Exposure to additional communication protocols such as DDR, SGMII, HDMI, and wireless interfaces (Wi-Fi, BLE)
•    Hands-on experience with error budgeting and statistical data analysis using tools such as Minitab

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, air travel, 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 about Honeywell: click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)
 

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Industrial Automation 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.

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. For more information visit: click here (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: May 12, 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, air travel, 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 about Honeywell: click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

THE BUSINESS UNIT

The Corporate Strategic Business Group (CORP SBG) at Honeywell is a division focused on corporate-level functions and initiatives that support the overall operations and strategy of the company. It is responsible for overseeing areas such as finance, legal, human resources, communications, and corporate governance, working closely with other business units and SBGs to ensure alignment and coordination across the organization. The CORP SBG plays a crucial role in the overall strategic direction and management of Honeywell's corporate functions and operations, supporting the company's business objectives.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.