Honeywell Aerospace Clearwater is seeking a Lead Materials Engineering Technician to support the analytical lab activities within the Clearwater Materials Engineering organization. This is a challenging, multi-dimensional role that requires the individual to multi-task across several concurrent activities and be able to effectively function in a dynamic environment with ever-changing assignments and priorities.
The Lead Materials Engineering Technician role focuses on hands-on operation of a wide variety of analytical equipment to support both receiving inspection testing of production materials as well as engineering evaluations and failure analysis.
The ideal candidate will have considerable hands-on expertise with a wide variety of analytical instruments and techniques. Special consideration will be given to expertise in analytical chemistry and polymers. Other areas of expertise may include FTIR, XRF, metallography, SEM, etc.
Responsibilities
Primary work assignments will be in the Chemistry and Polymers Labs, but they may also support other labs such as FTIR, XRF, Fluids, etc. on an as-needed basis. The candidate will interface with other Technicians and Engineers, as well as personnel from other organizations. It is expected that the ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to schedule activities with minimal oversight.
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in hands-on lab experience in analytical chemistry and/or polymers testing
WE VALUE
- AA or higher degree
- Experience with aerospace materials & processes
- Experience in other laboratory techniques/instrumentation such as FTIR, etc.
- Experience with laboratory information management systems
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-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. Job Posting Date: 12/4/2025.
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.
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