Sr Adv R&D Engr/Scientist – Materials and Process Specialist for Membrane Technologies

An excellent career opportunity is currently available for a Sr. Advanced R&D Engineer / Scientist within Honeywell UOP’s Research and Development organization at Penang, Malaysia.   This position focuses on accelerating the development and commercialization of breakthrough Gas Separation technologies to meet the rapidly expanding customer demand for decarbonization solutions, with specific emphasis on membrane-based technologies. This role will be accountable for supporting the development of breakthrough technologies as well as developing integrated solutions across UOP’s Hydrogen and Gas Processing technology portfolio with inorganic / partner technologies and incorporating technologies from other Honeywell businesses. The role will also be responsible for developing and commercializing materials that support our existing customers in transitioning to more energy efficient solutions. 

Key Responsibilities

Support to drive New Product Development (NPD) programs to achieve our goals in the gas processing, CO2 Capture, and membrane platforms. This includes new materials and may include process development.This role involves testing of commercial membranes to ensure on-spec materials are shipped to customers.Lead and/or guide pilot plant experimentation and drive model-based design of experiments (MBDOE) approach to accelerate technology delivery and identify innovation opportunitiesBuild awareness of the competition and monitor new developments and lead projects to bridge gaps in the relevant technology areas.Provide support to sales and sales support organizations to ensure technology offerings maximize customer value delivery as well as Honeywell value capture.Identify novel solutions and author invention disclosures to contribute to the innovation effort at Honeywell UOP.Act as a local and global mentor for other scientists / engineers.Support Honeywell UOP’s Membrane Production Facility in managing trials such as new and/or localized materials, chemicals and polymers in efforts to improve costs/lead time of production.Enhance lab tests to improve the current processes at the membranes production facility.Support in conducting dye tests/studies on commercial membrane elements for improvisation efforts.