2026 UR_R&D Engr/Scientist II, Zhangjiagang, UOP, ESS

Job DescriptionUOP R&D EngineerHoneywell UOP, part of the Honeywell Energy and Sustainability Solutions (ESS) Group, is a global leader in processing technology, catalysts, adsorbents, equipment, and consulting services for refining, petrochemicals, natural gas, and green energy industries. As a technology provider, UOP drives global economic growth through innovative technology and engineering with over 3,000 active patents.UOP has been provided technologies to China's refining and petrochemical industry since introducing thermal cracking technology to Yumen refinery in the1930s. We continually enhance our services to Chinese customers including technology transferring, patented equipment utilization, catalyst application, and technical supporting. Honeywell has been named as one of the best employers in China for the last several years.With the development of our business in China, we are expanding Honeywell UOP R&D in China and currently looking for new talents to join our China R&D team. This is a R&D Engineer for new catalyst development. You will have opportunities to work with business, sales, tech service one new products and new application developments.ResponsibilitiesCatalyst recipe development - Understand UOP process and catalyst products for refining, petrochemicals, natural gas, and green energy industries.Catalyst Problem Solving - Access catalyst performance issues and causes. Collaborate with UOP global R&D team to provide mitigation solution.Growth Supporting - Identify customer needs in and generate ideas of new catalyst opportunities of catalyst improvement or new catalyst production development. Exploring new catalyst technology and new catalyst product in new growth industries beyond refining, petrochemicals, natural gas, green energy and beyond. UOP Catalyst Product Localization - Lead/support UOP catalyst localization. Experiment Design and Data Analysis - Reaction pilot plant design of experiment (DoE) and experiment result analysis. Project Management - Leading and managing projects from initiation to completion, including internal catalyst R&D projects and well as collaboration projects with external partners. Collaboration and Communication - Working with cross functional teams, including business leaders, sales, engineers, and operations, as well as acting as a key focal person and working with global/regional R&D catalyst teams within UOP. Continuous Improvement - Finding ways to improve UOP catalyst technology efficiency, performance and cost-effectiveness . Qualifications PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science. Ability to develop application technologies independently or within a team. Project experience in new chemical Research & Development in the refining and petrochemical industries. Experience in developing and implementing experimental plans, including use of statistical tools for data analysis. Project management skills are considered an asset. Proficiency in communication and presentation in both English and Chinese. About UsHoneywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.