Advanced Systems Engr
Honeywell · Posted Oct 5
Building automation, industrial automation, aerospace, and energy-efficient technology solutions
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About the role
This role sits within Honeywell's Process Automation (PA / HPS) project engineering organization, which delivers system-level offerings such as Experion PKS, cabinets, control platforms, networking, I/O and RTU hardware. The position owns end-to-end Value Engineering and Component Engineering projects across the PA portfolio, driving architecture, design and supplier changes to reduce cost while protecting compliance, safety and customer commitments. The engineer acts as a technical authority, working with Engineering, ISC, Manufacturing and suppliers on VE/CE charters, business cases, qualification and governance reporting.
What you will do
- Lead VE/CE projects for PA system‑level offerings (Experion PKS, cabinets, control platforms, networking, I/O, RTU and related system hardware) from project engineering side.
- Identify cost‑out opportunities across:
- System architecture
- Cabinets and enclosure platforms
- Electrical, electronic, and mechanical assemblies
- Third‑party hardware and supplier components
- Develop and execute VE/CE project charters including scope, baseline cost, savings potential, risks, and mitigation.
- Drive projects through ideation → feasibility → implementation → validation → closure.
- Analyze PA system designs, block diagrams, BOMs, and drawings to identify:
- Redundancy reduction
- Design simplification
- Standardization and reuse
- Make‑vs‑Buy opportunities
- Support architecture evolution initiatives (e.g., platform consolidation, modular designs, common sub‑systems).
- Ensure VE/CE changes comply with PA system requirements, safety standards, certifications (IECEx, ATEX, CSA, UL), and customer specs.
- Partner with:
- Project Engineering & Proposal teams during execution and bid support
- Manufacturing sites (e.g., cabinet factories, PA assembly sites)
- ISC / Sourcing on supplier changes, negotiations, and dual sourcing
- Quality & Certification teams for impact assessment
- Support BAE / VECE ideation workshops and factory productivity initiatives.
- Deliver quantified savings aligned with PA VE/CE productivity goals (DM and Non‑DM) for project engineering side.
- Identify new opportunities and new policy identification for Pre and post award stages.
- Build business cases including NRE, ROI, payback, and risk assessment.
- Track and report projects in approved VECE tools and governance mechanisms.
- Support AOP, STRAP, and pipeline planning for PA VE/CE initiatives.
- Prepare and present VE/CE proposals at system, GBE, or COE reviews.
- Maintain required technical documentation:
- Design changes
- Cost analyses
- Supplier comparisons
- Risk and compliance assessments
- Support audits, lessons learned, and best‑practice standardization
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
- 8–12+ years experience in process Automation systems, control engineering, or industrial automation.
- Strong experience with system‑level design and cost ownership.
- Proven track record of delivering VE/CE or cost‑optimization projects.
Preferred qualifications
- Strong knowledge in PA project engineering process, Experion PKS or similar DCS platforms.
- Strong knowledge of certification‑driven system environments.
- Experience working with global manufacturing sites and suppliers.
- Mentoring or technical leadership experience.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Honeywell
Honeywell is a multinational conglomerate corporation that invents and manufactures technologies addressing tough challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, and energy. It operates major business divisions focusing on building automation, industrial automation, and enterprise performance solutions. Through continuous innovation, the company helps drive smarter, safer, and more sustainable operations worldwide.
- Industry
- Conglomerate
- Company size
- 101000+ employees
- Founded
- 1906
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Mike Stepniak
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Suresh Venkatarayalu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
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