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Honeywell is hiring an Sr R&D Engineer to drive adoption of our sustainable Honeywell blowing agents, aerosol propellants and solvents through building technical expertise, developing customer relationships, understanding unmet needs within the industry, and navigating the regulatory environment, with a focus on end-of-life considerations for foam and aerosol applications. The candidate will work with global, cross-functional teams focused on research and development toward new opportunities for our products and contribute polymer recycling and blowing agent or aerosol recovery experience to internal expertise in the foam and propellant areas.

LOCATION: Buffalo, NY

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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.

Advanced Materials is a global supplier of fluorine products, fine chemicals, additives, metals, films and fibers for products including pharmaceuticals, refrigeration, foam blowing, semiconductors and military protection. Advanced Materials is making the world safer, cleaner and enabling the modernization of a growing middle class by enhancing our customer offerings through a differentiated portfolio of chemistries, materials, value-added solutions and superior customer service. Our mission is to attract, retain and develop diverse and highly motivated, entrepreneurial employees striving to flawlessly deliver superior value to our customers every day.

BENEFITS:
Benefits provided may differ by role and location. Learn more at benefits.honeywell.com.

* Unlimited Vacation Plan with No Preset Maximums
* Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
* Medical/Rx Health Savings Account (HSA)
* Dental/Vision
* Short/Long-Term Disability
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* 401(k) Plan
* Education Assistance

The annual base salary range for this position is $114,000-$136,000. 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.

In October, 2024 Honeywell announced the spin-off of our Advanced Materials business to become a stand-alone publicly traded company, independent of Honeywell. Our intention is that this role, dedicated to the Advanced Materials business, will be a part of this future transaction when the separation occurs.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:
* Provide polymer recycling and gas recovery expertise to lead research in improving foam and aerosol product manufacturing sustainability and end-of-life outcomes
* Identify technology opportunities in different foam and aerosol applications and initiate projects for business growth by working closely with the commercial team
* Contribute to development of foam and aerosol innovation and breakthrough technology pipelines
* Generate new technology and ideas leading to intellectual property including patents
* Willingness to travel (10%) to accomplish these responsibilities

YOU MUST HAVE:
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
* 5+ years technical experience in foam, polymer, or aerosol recycling

WE VALUE:
* An engineering degree in Materials or Chemistry
* Formulating or technical experience in foam and/or aerosol industry
* Experience within an R&D setting
* Experience handling and evaluating raw materials for foam applications as well as final products
* Experience developing materials intended for circularity, recycling and/or biodegradation at end of life
* Experience with blowing agents and/or gas-phase separation and recovery
* Some experience with all aspects of technology development
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Project management experience
* Involvement in industry standards bodies
* Ability to work independently
* Willingness to learn new technologies
* An open, honest, and team-oriented personality
* Creativity

Additional Information

• JOB ID: req482363
• Category: Engineering
• Location: 20 Peabody St,Buffalo,New York,14210,United States
• Exempt

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.