Advanced R&D Engr/Scientist

Advanced R&D Engineer Scientist for UOP LLC (Des Plaines, IL)

RESPONSIBILITES:          

• Develop process design and technoeconomic evaluations which are critical to the development and support of new process technologies from their inception in R&D through the commercialization stage. 
• Work with other members of the Development organization, as well as UOP's Engineering Department, Research Group, and Business Team. 
• Develop simulations, material balances, preliminary equipment designs and utilities estimates for new process technology concepts based on preliminary yield & performance estimates. 
• Use commercial process simulation software to establish the basis for the evaluation and optimization of design concepts. 
• Perform techno-economic analyses (TEAs) of process concepts including the assessment of key parameters impacting process profitability, safety, and reliability. 
• Generate Basic Engineering Packages (BEPs) for new process technologies as the primary means of transferring new process technologies from R&D to Engineering.

YOU MUST HAVE:           

• Qualified applicants must have a PhD or foreign equivalent in Chemical Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience in modeling, process simulation, process development, or reaction engineering of refining, petrochemicals and/or gas processing applications. 
• In the alternative, employer will accept a Master’s degree in the above-listed fields and 5 years of experience in modeling, process simulation, process development, or reaction engineering of refining, petrochemicals and/or gas processing applications, or a Bachelor’s degree in the above-listed fields and 7 years of experience in modeling, process simulation, process development, or reaction engineering of refining, petrochemicals and/or gas processing applications. 
• Full term experience must include: experience and capability in statistics, experimental design, data analytics, and advanced parameter estimation and numerical methods; familiarity with machine learning, data science tools and algorithms; computer programming skill; knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals including fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer and reaction engineering; exposure to UOP technologies: Renewable Fuels/Refining/Petrochemicals/Gas Processing applications; and knowledge of Six-Sigma principles and their use in managing risk and uncertainty. 
• Approximately 10% domestic and international travel required. 
• Telecommuting permitted up to two (2) times per week.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:     

• Job Site: Des Plaines, IL
• 40 hours/week
• Eligible for Employee Referral Program: $1500

• If offered employment must have legal right to work in U.S. EOE. 

  The annual base salary range for this position is $128,190 - $164,000. 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.