Sr Adv Automation Engineer (Finance)

The Honeywell Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Product Line designs and manufactures specialized Coil Wound Heat Exchanger equipment. The equipment is designed by our corporate engineering organization and fabricated at our manufacturing facility in Port Manatee, FL. Our customers typically use this equipment to liquefy extracted natural gas, massively improving its transportability as an energy source to end users around the world.

The Automation Engineer is a team specialist role responsible for support of automated machinery associated with the production of Liquified Natural Gas Coil Wound Heat Exchangers (LNG CWHEs). The successful candidate will manage specification, design, procurement, installation, use, troubleshooting, and updating of automated systems (software and hardware) associated with the proprietary manufacturing technology in the facility, as well as other automated manufacturing equipment used by the LNG Production and Maintenance teams.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-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: Benefits at Honeywell

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. Posting Date: 9/26/2025As a Senior Advanced Automation Engineer here at Honeywell, you will lead a team of engineers, ensuring successful project execution and high-quality solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet engineering support requirements. You will report directly to our Adv Mfg Engineering Manager and you'll work out of our Plymouth, MN location.MUST HAVES

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics Engineering or similar engineering degree AND 5+ years of experience as an Automation engineer developing PLC programs production plants or manufacturing plants in an industrial setting.
  OR Associate's degree with 15 + years of automation/plc experience.
• Proficiency and experience with Allen Bradley platforms with a proven record of PLC process control system software development.
• 3+ Years' experience CAD programs for electrical schematics.
• Programming skills including VBA, VB, VB.net, SQL
• Knowledge of low voltage power distribution systems (VFD's, motor starters, etc.)

WE VALUES

• Proficiency and experience with other control software (Honeywell, Siemens, Beckhoff, etc.)
• Knowledge of NFPA-79E, UL-508, NFPA-70.
• Must be able to manage workload for multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of precision motion control equipment.
• Motivated self-starter who can work with limited supervision.
• Ability to lead "hands on" work with maintenance technicians and skilled trades. Working in a positive and professional manner to accomplish scheduled tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work within multifunctional teams.
• Effective communication skills - written & verbal.
• Aptitude for developing creative and practical engineering solutions to the challenges associated with manufacturing large engineer-to-order equipment.
• Knowledge of Robotic equipment and operation a Plus.

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. Learn more about Honeywell click here: Honeywell - The Future Is What We Make It

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.

• Maintenance troubleshooting of custom winding centers and other production equipment (plasma cutting table, seam milling machine, heavy transport vehicles, plate rollers). This is 60% of workload.
• Revision control of in-house developed PLC programs to facilitate ease of operations and maintenance troubleshooting, approximately 20% of workload.
• Development of new complex PLC programs for the automation manufacturing equipment and other automated production equipment, approximately 20% of workload.
• Design and development of electrical layout drawings and schematics.
• Design of low voltage power distribution systems (480v and below)
• Development of HMI displays for production equipment.
• Specification of Allen Bradley PLC (or similar) hardware including CPU's, I/O modules, and Bus Interfaces.
• Program using function blocks, sequential function charts, structured text, and ladder logic.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics of automated production equipment (automation of our coil wound heat exchanger manufacturing equipment) and other plant automated production equipment.
• Commissioning / startup / operational readiness of new equipment by loop checking, debugging, and confirming safety system functions.
• Apply knowledge of field bus protocols including HART, Modbus, and EtherNet/IP
• Support new equipment project development activities including scope and cost estimates.
• Manage control system project execution and electrical control cabinet fabrication for new equipment.
• Ensure equipment is compliant with Honeywell and facility safety requirements, National Electrical Code, and Honeywell Engineering standards.
• Ensure system compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 through specification and configuration of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
• Manage and keep evergreen knowledge architecture, document library, and all drawings/procedures/specifications associated with Port Manatee automated manufacturing equipment.
• Develop work instructions and training information for new automated process equipment introduced to the Production area. This includes working with Production and Safety departments to ensure operational and safety requirements are met prior to use.
• Support the Plant Maintenance team when automation / controls problems occur.
• Lead or participate in Continuous Improvement activities directed at cost reductions and/or cycle time reductions.

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.