R&D Technician I
- Des Plaines, IL, United States
$19.86 to $25.75 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $19.86 to $25.75 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
JOIN A TEAM RECOGNIZED FOR LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION, AND DIVERSITY
The desired candidate will work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, alternating between day and night shift every two weeks. Work shifts are 6am to 6pm for days, 6pm to 6am for nights, and include holidays and weekends.
Provide pilot plant support for R&D customers, Manufacturing, and Sales Support. Your work will include conducting pilot plant startups and shutdowns, monitoring and adjusting process conditions, troubleshooting, and preparing and collecting samples while promoting safety excellence.
Become proficient in applying the Honeywell Accelerator principles and Process Safety Fundamentals to area work processes and contribute to continuous improvement efforts on area work processes to improve the group’s effectiveness in supporting the development of the latest catalysts, adsorbents, and process technologies. Collect, organize, interpret, and compare data against expected performance.
- Ability to lift, handle, and dispense 5 gallon pails and 55 gallon drums
- Occasional lifting and manipulation of bags, samples, and other objects up to 35 pounds
- Handling of chemicals and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials
- Wear a full-face respirator
- Understand, per OSHA guidelines, any facial hair that interferes with the seal of the respirator is not permitted
YOU MUST HAVE
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, alternating between day and night shift every two weeks. Work shifts are 6am to 6pm for days, 6pm to 6am for nights, and include holidays and weekends.
WE VALUE
- Detail oriented, resourceful, and able to work both independently and with support/off-hours staff
- Strong communication skills
- Compliance with HS&E policies and procedures
- Creative problem solving, troubleshooting, and data analysis skills
- Able to safely accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficient in arithmetic with working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Previous hands-on technician experience is preferred
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.
The hourly range for this position is $19.86 - $25.75. Please note that this compensation 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.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
With 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: Benefits at Honeywell 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 11/12/2026
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants for employment with Honeywell will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy) disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Technologies Process Technology helps customers improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance through advanced process technologies and industry expertise. From process licensing and catalysts to digital solutions and engineering services, we support innovation across energy, refining, petrochemicals, and emerging low-carbon industries.
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.