Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation and diversity

As a Lead R&D Engineer/Scientist here at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation and leading research and development initiatives within the Energy & Sustainability Solutions (ESS) Strategic Business Group (SBG). You will be responsible for developing and executing the R&D vision and strategy aligned with Honeywell's business goals. This role requires a deep understanding of R&D processes, strong technical expertise, and the ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers and scientists.

You will report directly to our R&D Director and you'll work out of our Buffalo, NY location on a hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by driving innovation, managing technology development, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects that address the world's most critical energy and sustainability challenges.

This position is intended to convey to the new, independent company, to be named Solstice Advanced Materials when the separation occurs. This is expected to occur in late 2025 or early 2026.
At Advanced Materials, we are committed to offering the highest value-add specialty solutions in the advanced materials sector. Our goal is to solve our customers' most complex challenges through a robust and innovative product portfolio and by doing so, deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders. We have identified actionable strategies to grow by expanding into new products and markets and through strategic acquisitions, while keeping our top operating margins.

Joining our team means becoming part of an organizationwhich leverages its long-standing reputation to capture growth trends byinvesting in innovation and manufacturing enhancements and maintaining deepcustomer relationships.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environmentthat values contributions and supports professional development. With a focuson innovation and sustainability, the team is dedicated to delivering value andmaking a meaningful impact in advancing our customers' success. Let's make thatimpact together.

Due to compliancewith 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 haveprotected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the abilityto obtain an export authorization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support research and development of the next-generation energy storage materials

• Serve as the local expert for fundamental mechanisms and electrochemistry taking place within lithium-ion battery electrolyte and liquid/solid interface during battery cycling

• work closely with cross-functional R&D teams to develop core technologies, including but not limited to creation of novel and unprecedented electrolyte chemicals and formulations; measurement and data analysis to identify critical factors for cell lifetime and/or performance; reduction of battery performance data to fundamental mechanistic insight

• hands-on fabrication of electrochemical test cells; initialization and monitoring of battery testing

• Design of advanced electrolyte formulations for various cathodes material to achieve cell performance targets

• Generation of knowledge from battery cycling data and performance metrics to guide ideation, creation, and development of future electrolyte chemicals

• Guide understanding of potential failure mechanisms in battery cells

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 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:

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.

YOU MUST HAVE

• BS degree in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of battery materials and/or electrochemistry experience (academia and/or industry)

WE VALUE

• Advanced (M.S. or PhD) degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, or another related field

• 3+ years of industrial experience in the lithium rechargeable cells

• Demonstrated experience with electrochemical characterization e.g. cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, cycle life testing, and abuse testing

• Demonstrated capability of designing experiments to enable clear results that drive decisions in an industrial R&D environment

• Ability to ensure a high level of scientific rigor is applied to all projects

• Desire to work collaboratively with many internal teams in new molecule ideation, discovery, creation, and application

• Familiarity with statistical analyses and Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Ability to plan, develop, and execute DOE for fabrication and testing of lithium-ion batteries

• A passion for scientific curiosity and creativity

• An open, honest, and team-oriented personality

• Eagerness to get involved in hands-on work, with a positive attitude and desire to acquire new skills quickly

• Creativity and desire in pushing the frontiers of science and knowledge to contribute positively to the growth of Honeywell Advanced Materials

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

As a global technology leader, Honeywell Energy & Sustainability Solutions (ESS) enables the energy evolution, provides solutions that reduce emissions, and delivers innovative sustainable materials to our customers across industries.

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.

Additional Information

• JOB ID: HRD9085803
• Category: Engineering
• Relocation Tier: Tier 2
• Security Clearance: No Clearance
• Aviation Authority (FAA for US): No
• Band: 04
• Referral Bonus: 0
• Requisition Type: Standard Requisition
• US Citizenship:
• FLSA Statement:
• FLSA CODE: 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.