Principal Chemical Engineer

Job-ID: Category: EngineeringLocation: Rosemont, IL, United States; Houston, TX, United StatesWorkplace: HybridSchedule: Full timePosted: Innovate to solve the world’s most important challenges The future is what you 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. UOP, a Honeywell company headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, is a leading international licensor of processing technology and supplier of engineering services, catalysts and adsorbents, equipment, specialty materials and digital solutions for the global refining, gas processing and petrochemical industries. With more than a century of leadership in hydrocarbon processing technologies, UOP has led six revolutions in technology that transformed our industry. Be part of a team that applies its expertise and knowledge across Honeywell UOP’s broad portfolio of process technologies in refining, petrochemicals, gas, and renewables areas. This role will provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle of fired heater systems supporting UOP’s process technology portfolio. This role combines deep thermal and process expertise with mechanical integration awareness to drive innovation, resolve complex problems and enable successful project execution. You will report directly to our Sr. Chemical Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Rosemont, IL or Houston, TX location on a Hybrid work schedule. Hybrid Work Schedule Note: For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-FYou will serve as a recognized subject matter expert in fired heater design, operation, and troubleshooting, working across R&D, project execution, and field support. You will also play a key leadership role in advancing UOP’s fired heater capabilities, standards, and technology differentiation.

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Qualifications Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or related discipline)
• 10+ years’ experience in engineering and/or operation in the process industries.

We Value:

• 5+ years’ focused experience in fired heater design
• Deep expertise in fired heater design methodologies, including thermal, fluid flow, and heat transfer analysis
• Expert knowledge of industry codes and standards such as API 560, API 530, API 535, and related practices
• Active API Code Committee participation or leadership
• Experience integrating process, thermal, and mechanical design considerations for complex equipment systems
• Expertise in troubleshooting and performance optimization of operating units
• Experience working on global, cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of innovative solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and mentor others

Travel required:

Ability to travel up to 10% world-wide, typically of short duration (generally between a few days and two weeks).

Relocation support may be provided

The annual base salary range for this position is .

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.

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. , a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization

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 ;
• 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.

Learn more ( 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. Job posting date: 23rd October, 2026.

About the company

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve th