Principal R&D Engineer/Scientist

Job Description

As a Principal 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a technical thought leader, influencing internal roadmaps and external collaborations in battery materials development while foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate R&D efforts into the company’s overall strategic plan by generating regular reports, summarizing key achievements, challenges, and future plans.
• Lead the development and optimization of advanced battery materials with a focus on scalability and commercial viability.
• Oversee the full portfolio of R&D projects, ensuring alignment between strategic priorities and early-stage innovation to meet industry needs and market trends.
• Work cross-functionally with R&D, engineering, and business teams to accelerate time-to-market for new technologies.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in battery chemistry and manufacturing, providing insights into competitive landscapes and regulatory requirements.
• Represent Honeywell at technical conferences, industry consortia, and customer engagements, reinforcing our position as a leader in battery materials innovation.

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.

Due to compliance with 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 have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• B.S. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of experience in battery materials research and development projects within the energy, sustainability, or related field
• Proven track record of development and commercialization of battery materials for advanced energy storage applications, with multiple products successfully scaled and adopted in the market.
• Established industry network, including connections with EV OEMs, battery manufacturers, and material suppliers.
• Deep expertise in electrochemical characterization, failure analysis, and materials discovery for energy storage applications.
• Strong project leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional R&D teams and external collaborations.
• Ability to translate scientific insights into business impact, aligning research efforts with commercial strategy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging both technical and executive audiences.

WE VALUE

• Advanced (M.S. or PhD) degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, or another related field
• Solid understanding of energy storage materials synthesis or scale-up processing.
• Understanding of AI/ML modeling towards battery materials design and optimization
• Demonstrated ability to drive technology commercialization is a plus
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning
• Attention to detail

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.

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