Advanced R&D Engineer
Posted 5 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Senior Advanced R&D Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyChemical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
As a Senior Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist here at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in driving innovation, shaping the company's technical strategy, and contributing to the development of sustainable solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, industry experts, and stakeholders to solve complex challenges and advance the company's mission.
You will report directly to our Senior R&D Manager, and you’ll work out of our Shreveport, LA location on an On-site work schedule.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify and champion process improvement
- Identify, communicate, and drive technical recommendations on the process with the operations team
- Troubleshoot process and equipment related problems and drive correction actions for quality, health, environmental, safety and production related issues.
- Interpret the health of the production system using a Distributed Control System (DCS), data historian (PI) and other data collection processes.
- Perform root cause analysis of process, quality, and HSE related issues. Both individually and team based.
- Operation of semiworks scale pilot plants
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to solve complex challenges
- Contribute to the development of sustainable solutions
- Conduct research and experiments to advance technical capabilities
- Analyze data and provide insights to support decision-making processes
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical or related discipline)
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5+ years of experience in a production or research & development environment
WE VALUE
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Six Sigma training – Black Belt or Master Black Belt
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Lean manufacturing (5S, Kaizen)
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Strong Statistical Analysis Skills
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Experience in a chemical industrial manufacturing plant preferred
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Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills preferred
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Demonstrated leadership skills
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization
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Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with a team focus preferred
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Analytical and problem-solving abilities
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills