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Principal Electrical Engineer - Spectra Armor Business

Honeywell INC. in, Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States, 23834

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Principal Electrical Engineer - Spectra Armor Business (Finance)

This position is intended for the new, independent company named Solstice Advanced Materials, expected to occur in late 2025 or early 2026.

At Advanced Materials, we are committed to offering high-value specialty solutions in the advanced materials sector. Our goal is to solve our customers' most complex challenges through a robust and innovative product portfolio, delivering exceptional value to our stakeholders. We aim to grow by expanding into new products and markets and through strategic acquisitions, while maintaining top operating margins.

Joining our team means becoming part of an organization that leverages its reputation to capture growth trends by investing in innovation, manufacturing enhancements, and maintaining deep customer relationships.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values contributions and supports professional development. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, our team is dedicated to delivering value and making a meaningful impact in advancing our customers' success. Let's make that impact together.

The Principal Electrical Engineer reports directly to the Engineering and Technology Manager and is a key member of the Colonial Heights Maintenance Excellence Leadership Team. This position is responsible for improving all aspects of electrical and instrument machine health at the site, located approximately 15 miles south of Richmond, VA. It is the primary manufacturing facility for Spectra Fiber supporting Honeywell's Performance Product business.

As a Principal Electrical Engineer at Honeywell, you will lead the design and development of complex electrical systems and components, provide technical expertise, and guide cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution, contributing to high-quality, innovative electrical engineering solutions.

YOU MUST HAVE:

Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

5+ years of relevant plant-floor experience in a manufacturing environment

1+ year of experience in controls, instrumentation, programming, hardware design, manufacturing, project design, reliability engineering, maintenance, or production engineering

Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook, Word, Visio, Project, Adobe Acrobat, and ERP systems

WE VALUE:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system maintenance modules

Ability to handle multiple tasks independently

Efficiency in high-stress environments

Leadership in process development and improvement

Effective communication across all organizational levels

Teamwork and proactive problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and detail-oriented skills

Ability to influence organizational change and foster development

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Key Responsibilities:

Address electrical and instrumentation problems through design, application, and reliability techniques

Manage instrumentation devices and perform E/I loop checks, calibrations, and interlock testing

Serve as primary contact for E&I issues during and outside working hours

Develop guidelines, standards, and procedures for electrical and instrumentation work

Lead troubleshooting and support outage activities

Collaborate with operations to resolve maintenance and mechanical issues

Support capital projects and process improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency

Utilize SAP, MS Project, and MS Office tools for project and data management

Use testing instruments and statistical tools for equipment assessment and trend analysis

Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis

Coordinate spare parts and equipment procurement

Track plant downtime and OEE, and report on reliability metrics

Perform inspections, repairs, and support for electrical integrity and MOC programs

Support Maintenance Excellence initiatives

Position scope: Unionized manufacturing facility

Due to U.S. export control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve complex challenges in automation, aviation, and energy transition. We provide innovative solutions across Aerospace, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability, and Industrial Automation segments, powered by Honeywell Forge software, to make the world smarter, safer, and more sustainable.

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