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Job Description

THE FUTURE IS WHAT WE MAKE IT.

Industrial Automation Principal R&D Engineer – Scientist

Location – Melbourne or Sydney

Start your career by making an impact and real connections with some of the most meaningful challenges around. When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our performance culture comprised of diverse leaders, thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who are changing the future.

Make the Best You.

Working at Honeywell is not just creating incredible things. You will have the opportunity to work with our talented and friendly team of professionals and be part of a global team of future shapers.

Join Us and Make an Impact.

Apply knowledge and experience of Advanced Process Control for industrial automation, interest and aptitude in Artificial Intelligence, research, and engineering skills to play a lead technical role in the R&D team for development of breakthrough software innovations for Honeywell’s flagship Industrial Automation systems towards Autonomous Operations.

KEY AREAS OF REPONSIBILITY

• Develop and exploit advanced technology including AI and other technology to make a significant contribution to innovation and new product development of Industrial Automation system that is deployed to Honeywell’s global customers in a range of industries
• Apply research to conceive and develop the architecture and design of novel software systems solution for moving from Automation to Autonomy in the Industrial Process Industries as a key member of the R&D team
• Work closely with the User Experience Design team, Software Systems Architecture team and Software Development team to develop new forms of Human Machine Interaction for autonomous operations in Industrial Plants
• Working in the Australia Based Honeywell Software Centre, you’ll also work as part of the Honeywell global Industrial Automation engineering community

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE/ KNOWLEDGE

• Education / Qualifications : Masters or PHD preferred in Computer Science, Engineering and AI applied to Industrial Automation
• Experience : > 10 years’ experience
• Deep domain knowledge of Industrial Process control systems and Advanced Process control for continuous process industries.
• Practical real world field experience of applying Industrial automation systems and Advanced Process control for end customers
• Knowledge of and experience applying various Artificial Intelligence technologies in real world applications, Understands the challenges and pitfalls of AI as well as the opportunities when applied to Industrial automation.
• Experience in global R&D environment for new Product Development preferred
• Experience as principal researcher / investigator in a university setting or has worked closely with universities would be highly valued
• Experience in domains such as aviation, robotics, and autonomous vehicles is valued
• Experience in applying AI for control, sensing and vision systems is valued

BEHAVIOUR COMPETENCIES

• Strong problem-solving skills & technical acumen, able to develop solutions for complex engineering problems
• Ability to meet challenging milestones to meet business goals
• Ability to work with customers and Honeywell stakeholders to invent, design and deliver solutions with good communication skills
• Innovation and Creativity : able to conceive novel solutions and experience with generating Intellectual Property disclosures
• Ability to lead and influence

Who We Are

The Future Is What We Make It at Honeywell. From sustainable aviation fuel and life-saving healthcare sensors to collaborating on every NASA space mission since the 1950’s, over 100 years of innovation has always been driven by an investment in our people. Learn more about Honeywell: youtube.com/watch?v=CG-rmG0eKLk

Discover More

Our focus at Honeywell is innovation that drives business, improves the bottom line and creates solutions for our customers and communities around the world. There’s a lot for you to discover. Our solutions, our case studies, our #Futureshapers, and so much more.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer, and we support a diverse workforce. 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as a great place to work for women by WORK180. Visit our WORK180 page to learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace for all. work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/honeywell

Honeywell is a proud advocate of the LGBTQ+ community, and we are celebrating Pride Month in the Pacific by launching Pride Connect, our LGBTQ+ employee network, we encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply to join our team of future shapers.

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About Us

Honeywell 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.