Advanced R&D Engr/Scientist – Honeywell International , Dhahran , Saudi Arabia

The future is what we make it.
When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.
That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.
Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

Are you ready to help us make the future?
We have an opportunity for an Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist- within our Honeywell UOP Team in KSA.
R&D Engineer will operate pilot plants and perform analytical work on state-of-the-art analytical instruments in UOP’s laboratories at DTV and KFUPM. The R&D Engineer will take part in various development projects related to process, catalyst and equipment related research. He / She will participate in the complete development life cycle and analyze current projects including performance, diagnosis and troubleshooting of issues and provide solutions. Apply your knowledge of design principles and engineering technique to development efforts. Some customer interaction will be required especially with regional academic institutions. In addition, the R&D engineer will track lab procurement of chemicals and equipment and take the lead on H&SE related tasks.

Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist Responsibilities
– Participate in the projects conducted in UOP labs in the region (currently in DTV and KFUPM). Maintain active project portfolio of 3- 5 projects in the areas of catalyst and adsorbent R&D and take part in their execution and timely completion ensuring generation of high quality data.
– Document, Interpret and correlate results from experimental and pilot plant work as well as commercial data when applicable
– Assist in the laboratory procurement of chemicals and equipment and contribute to the financial forecasting and budgeting for the UOP labs.
– Conduct all work (lab and office) with high degree of attention to HS&E procedures and regulations and assist in maintaining logs of HS&E related incidents and activities
– Participate on collaborative technology development programs between UOP and Middle East technology partners (Universities and key UOP customers)
– Interface with other R&D groups and with business / sales groups in different business units within Honeywell.
– Stay current with open literature and patents related to assigned projects
– Protect UOP’s Intellectual Property (IP) and enhance it through invention disclosures and patent applications related to assigned projects
– Communicate project progress, results, deliverables and issues to key stakeholders periodically and timely

Qualifications & Experience
BS or MS in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry is required
· 2+ years experience of working in a R&D laboratory
· 2+ years experience on pilot plant operations
· Knowledge of analytical methods and operating analytical equipment such as Gas Chromatographs.
· Knowledge of pilot plant components design features
· Knowledge of petroleum refining, petrochemical and natural gas processes
· Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills are required
· Strong teamwork skills
· Strong organizational and project management skills
· Willingness to hands-on work in a laboratory.
· Ability to travel about 10% of time on annual basis within and outside the ME

WE VALUE
· Experience operating adsorbent testing pilot plants with on-line analyzers.
· Knowledge of the catalyst and adsorbent structures and preparation techniques
· Global mindset, cross cultural agility and resourcefulness
· Willingness to learn new technologies
· Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
· Eagerness to get involved in hands-on work
· Creativity
· Good project management and prioritization skills
· INCLUDES
· Some travel required
· On the job and formal training will be provided.
· Job ID:
· Category: Technology R&D
· Location: DTV – Plots 13 & 16, Dhahran Techno Valley Science Park, Dhahran, 08 SAU

We Offer
Honeywell offers employees the opportunity to work on the world’s most exciting projects, transforming the cities we live in, the buildings where we work, and the vehicles that move us.
· Group medical insurance plan life.
· Paid annual leave and time off work.
· A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity and innovation.
· Market specific training and on-going personal development.
If this is your dream role, then we’d love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Additional Information
JOB ID: HRD170874
Category: Engineering
Location: DTV – Plots 13 & 16,Dhahran Techno Valley Science Park,Dhahran,EASTERN PROVINCE,34464,Saudi Arabia
Exempt

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