Advanced R&D Engr/Scientist

Job Description: Advanced R&D Engineer / Scientist - MPT

 

An excellent career opportunity is currently available for an Advanced R&D Engineer/ Scientist - MPT, within Honeywell India Technology Center located in Gurugram, India. MPT (Manufacturing & Product Technology) supports prototype development for catalysts and adsorbents, scale-up of new products, commercial trial runs, manufacturing robustness, manufacturing flexibility, capital planning, and raw material procurement issues. MPT is a key interface between R&D, Business, and Manufacturing. This position requires a strong fundamental understanding of catalyst and adsorbent synthesis, manufacturing, scale-up, characterization techniques, pilot plant testing, and broad understanding of catalysts applicable to the Oil & Gas Industry. 

 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead/support new product development projects from MPT group in catalyst/adsorbent space supporting Refinery, Petrochemicals, Renewables, and Natural Gas processing industries
• Advanced understanding and skills in catalyst/adsorbent manufacturing processes and scale-up, such as, mulling, forming, extrusion, finishing, etc. 
• Advanced understanding of catalyst and adsorbent characterization and analytical techniques needed to troubleshoot manufacturing and scale-up risks
• Identify and develop innovative solutions, authoring invention disclosures to contribute significantly to UOP’s innovation initiatives
• Ensure alignment and synergy with other UOP R&D centers and manufacturing locations to drive successful delivery of projects 
• Stay informed about competition, monitor advancements in catalyst/ adsorbent manufacturing technologies, and lead projects designed to address gaps
• Act as a mentor for less experienced scientists and engineers, fostering their growth and professional development
• Lead/support in MPT capability building
• Maintain compliance with Health Safety & Environment (HSE) policies and procedures and adopt HSE requirements for safe laboratory operations

 

Must Haves:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 5 years of relevant industrial experience, OR
• M.Sc. or B.Tech. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 10 years of relevant industrial experience

 

We Value: 

• Experience in a commercial catalyst/adsorbent manufacturing plant is highly desirable
• A self-driven, results-oriented professional with a proactive mindset, strong learning agility, and the ability to thrive under minimal supervision
• Entrepreneurial mindset to drive technology development in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deliver impactful presentations to diverse audiences and effectively manage customer relationships
• Knowledge of UOP technologies: Refining/Petrochemicals/Gas Processing applications
• Familiar with Six-Sigma tools and their applications
• Fundamental knowledge of materials (zeolite, alumina, clay, etc.)

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.