Job
Description
As an
Automation Controls Engineer / DCS / PLC
Programmer at Honeywell, you will be accountable for
providing technical assistance and services to our customers in the
Industrial Automation business unit. You will have the opportunity
to work on complex projects, troubleshoot technical issues, and
ensure the successful implementation of our solutions. Your
expertise and dedication to customer satisfaction will play a
crucial role in the growth and success of our field service
operations. In this role, you will impact the efficiency,
productivity, and safety of our customers' operations by providing
timely and effective technical assistance. You will work with
cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions, conduct
training sessions for customers, and stay updated with industry
trends and advancements.
The Automation &
Control Solutions (ACS) Division of Honeywell is driving the
revolution of its business and the industry. ACS provides products
and services that give their customers the power to create and
control efficient, safe, comfortable environments. This $10-Billion
enterprise offers controls for heating, ventilating, and air
conditioning; security systems, fire alarm systems, and energy
management systems for all indoor environments. From home
thermostats to large commercial building management systems,
services, and controls, Honeywell ACS is clearly a global
leader.
Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) is a
$2.5 billion strategic business unit that improves the productivity
and profitability of industrial facilities on every continent
around the world. HPS offers a full range of automation and control
solutions to key vertical markets, including Energy, Pulp &
Paper, and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, and develops / markets
industrial automation systems and advanced software
applications.
You will report directly to our
Field Service Manager.
reside within 75 miles of Benicia, CA
customers in Rodeo, Martinez, Benicia, Richmond,
Sacramento
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide customer with technical and consulting
support for industrial process control / automation platforms,
particularly Honeywell Distributed Control Systems
(DCS).
Understand customers key control
processes and economic drivers and translate those into business
opportunities
Understand Honeywell's DCS
technical product line and provide customer with guidance on
application, life cycle management, best practices, benefits,
savings / cost and other factors influencing business
direction
Design, configuration,
troubleshooting of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
and Human Machine Interface (HMI) software packages
Perform industrial control systems analysis and
optimization
Configure, maintain and
troubleshoot Honeywell hardware and software including : TDC / TPS,
Universal Control Network (UCN) / Local Control Network (LCN) level
devices and computer networks, Data Hiway and Experion PKS, DCS
equipment
Maintain / troubleshoot Hiway based
equipment and LM's / Triconex / FSC
Understanding of control system architecture utilizing
computer networked data communications and graphical interfaces for
high level process supervisory management.
Implementation and Administration of TPS & EPKS
Domains, controllers (HPM, eHPM, eUCN, eLCN, C200 / C300), switches,
peripherals, etc.
Diagnose, troubleshoot,
plan, repair, control system problems using standard test equipment
/ software applications. Utilize Global Technical Assistance Center
and lead all site efforts to work through issues; act as the
liaison between the customer and Honeywell
Knowledge of proportional integral derivative PID
controllers and their interface with process plant machinery /
instrumentation
Perform hardware (controllers,
servers, workstations) and software (LCN / Experion) upgrades
including hardware refresh, point and major software releases; On /
Off Process migrations.
Observe functionality
of installed equipment or systems to detect anomalies /
hazards
Repair and troubleshoot control /
signal circuits and identify / communicate discrepancies
Provide power on support of new / existing installations
including grounding checks and proper installation /
application
Perform audits and baselines of
installed control systems as delivered / installed
Respond to emergency calls; resolve issues within
established key performance metrics; work closely with Honeywell
Technical Assistance Center staff
Lead support
personnel on site (main point of contact for Honeywell related
items)
Document work performed at site and
off-site as necessary (effective oral / written communication /
interpersonal skills)
Administer / Perform
preventative and corrective maintenance of control system hardware
/ software
Computing Language (CL)
Programming
Knowledge of Advanced Applications
such as Process History database (PHD), Doc 4000, TRACE, Experion
Backup and Restore, Virtualization
Solid
understanding and application of cloud computing and virtualization
using VMware on industrial control systems or other.
Understanding and application / troubleshooting of Open
Platform Communications (OPC)
Contract
renewals support; asset list verification and cross check with
licensing
Knowledge of other DCS /
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems such as ABB, Yokogawa,
Emerson Delta V, Siemens, Rockwell Allen Bradley,
Modicon
Company vehicle will be provided to travel to company
sites
Relocation support maybe
supported
Must successfully complete Honeywell
Training & Certification Program
Qualifications
YOU
MUST HAVE
5+ years'
experience in field service, DCS and industrial process control
systems
High School Diploma or
GED
Valid Driver's License and driving record
acceptable to
Honeywell
WE
VALUE
Associates or
Bachelors degree
Field Process
experience
3rd Party controls
experience
Must successfully complete Honeywell
Training & Certification Program
Experience
with PKS Experion Hardware & Software, in addition to Hiway,
TDC, TPS system experience including LCN, UCN, and Hiway equipment,
virtualized systems
Experience with Honeywell
control systems : Experion, Hiway, TDC2 / 3000, & TPS systems and
Process Controls
PC / Networking
experience
Strong electronics / instrumentation
background
ability to work with electronic test
equipment
Project Management experience (budget
control, schedules, resource allocation,
reporting)
Detailed Process
Control
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,
https : / / benefits.honeywell.com /
The annual base
salary range for this position is $125,000-$156,000. Please note
that this salary information serves as a general guideline.
Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer,
including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the
position, the candidate's work experience, education and training,
key skills, as well as market and business
considerations.
Due to compliance with U.S.
export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S.
Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent
resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or
refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export
authorization.
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 Dates : September
12th, 2025.
ABOUT
HONEYWELL
Honeywell International
Inc. (Nasdaq : HON) invents and commercializes technologies that
address some of the world's most critical demands around energy,
safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global
urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company
dedicated 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 :
https : / / www.honeywell.com / us / en
THE BUSINESS
UNIT
Honeywell Industrial
Automation (IA) is a leading provider of automation and control
solutions for industrial customers worldwide. We help our customers
improve efficiency, productivity, and safety in their operations.
Our innovative technologies and solutions enable a smarter, more
engaged, and more sustainable industrial
world.
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.
Automation Programmer • Bell Gardens, CA, US