Sr Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer

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. 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 organization which leverages its long-standing reputation to capture growth trends by investing in innovation and manufacturing enhancements and maintaining deep customer relationships. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values contributions and supports professional development. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the team is dedicated to delivering value and making a meaningful impact in advancing our customers' success. Let’s make that impact together. 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.

Joining our team means becoming part of an organization which leverages its long-standing reputation to capture growth trends by investing in innovation and manufacturing enhancements and maintaining deep customer relationships.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values contributions and supports professional development. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the team is dedicated to delivering value and making a meaningful impact in advancing our customers' success. Let’s make that impact together.

The primary role of the Senior Mechanical Engineer is to function as a “machine builder / integrator”. The role is responsible for mechanical design of Automation assemblies; performing conceptual design, thermal and mechanical analysis; preparing design sketches, layouts, selecting raw materials, developing specs for product and preparing reports.

As a member of the automation team, you will partner with others to identify opportunities within Advanced Materials for improved efficiency, performance, and safety through industrial automation and IT systems by carefully evaluating all plant processes / systems and working with key stake holders. You will provide strategic vision and concept design for Advanced Materials all automation projects, and report to the site leadership on a regular basis on strategic vision and potential projects identified and work with the site to determine potential project ROI, justification, and prioritization based on plant needs.

You will report to our Director, ESS Automation Engineering and Digitization and work out of our Spokane, WA location on a hybrid work schedule. For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce designs that meet performance, cost, and manufacturability goals.
• Performs cost estimation / analysis, detailed mechanical engineering design, design reviews, tolerance analysis, structural and thermal analysis using design software and risk / hazard analysis.
• Conduct investigations or tests / POC pertaining to the development of new designs, methods, material, or processes.
• Recommend necessary improvements and corrections to evaluation and qualification test specifications, technical analyses, and designs, to insure successful project completion.
• Monitor and control assigned projects to assure compliance with approved procedures, methods, quality standards and regulations.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions then make recommendations and / or decisions based on the facts.
• Design and implement 4,5,6 axis Robots, SCARA robo, and industrial vision system hardware and software (as part of integrated assemblies)
• Design, select, and specify sensors, electrical, control, and safety systems for complex industrial automation systems
• Perform safety and / or hazard analysis and regulatory compliance assessments by identifying key issues and risks in order to comply with applicable standards, policies, and regulations including (but not limited to) : ANSI, CE, IEC, IEEE, ISA, ISO, NEC, NEMA, NFPA, OSHA, UL
• Partner with the purchasing department to develop and manage a network of component suppliers, integrators, machine builders and software providers and leverage relationships to streamline design and construction processes. Serve as a technical knowledge expert during negotiations with vendors to ensure all hardware and software is delivered at the best available price.
• Develop and implement engineering best practices based on knowledge of applicable standards and regulations including (but not limited to) AISI, ANSI, ASME, ASTM, CE, DIN, IEC, IEEE, ISA, ISO, NEC, NEMA, NFPA, OSHA, SAE, UL
• Develop key documentation for all major capital projects (User Functional Requirement Specification, Technical Specifications, Bill of Material, Assembly and Detail drawings, user manuals, troubleshooting guides,
• Review and identify critical design criteria, specifications, and functionality tests to determine scope of Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, and commissioning and verification testing
• Work closely to decide how to build the machine – Internally (source parts from outside and assemble with in-house team) or externally with a 3rd party in partnership with Engineering and Sourcing teams
• Develop and manage a network of component suppliers, integrators, machine builders and software providers and leverage relationships to streamline design and construction processes
• When designing equipment in partnership with 3rd party machine builders –Share the concept and the URS, functional specifications and overseeing the technical aspects of machine design and build and managing the timeline and / or in partnership with project managers, other engineering groups.
• As a member of the automation team, participate in the development of capital budgets and timelines for all projects and track all projects to ensure projects are delivered on-time and under budget
• Provide technical leadership and supervision of all construction-related activities including machine cell fabrication and assembly, modifications to building structure, installation of utilities, and installation, commissioning, and integration of machine cells and material handling systems into a live 24 / 7 production environment
• Provide Automation Technician level hands-on skills in mechanical end electrical systems to assist with machine fabrication and assembly, testing, installation, commissioning, integration, and troubleshooting support
• Propose improvements to old design and suggest new designs keeping process performance similar or better than today in terms of EER, cycletime, throughput, yield, product quality etc.
• Identify, research, and implement state of the art manufacturing technologies, practices, and standards

The annual base salary range for this position is $114,000 - $137,000. 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 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 Honeywell Benefits information visit : https : / / /

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.

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