Application Design Engineer Jobs in Rockford, IL

As an Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer here at Honeywell, you will be a key contributor to the design and development of innovative and complex mechanical solutions. Your expertise in mechanical design principles and advanced methodologies will ensure that the products developed meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability.
You will report directly to our Sr Engineering Manager and you'll work out of either Freeport, IL or Boyne City, locations on a Hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the development of cutting-edge mechanical systems and components that drive the success of Honeywell's product offerings. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing product functionality and customer satisfaction in a competitive market.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and execute advanced mechanical design projects from concept through production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define mechanical requirements and ensure design feasibility.
• Perform detailed mechanical analysis and simulations to validate product performance and reliability.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
• Stay current with emerging industry trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve design processes.

Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE

• 6+ years of experience in mechanical design and development with a strong focus on advanced mechanical systems.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical design principles, CAD software proficiency, and simulation tools to ensure robust product designs.
• Experience with mechanical analysis techniques including stress, thermal, and dynamic simulations to validate designs.
• Expertise in materials selection, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturability.
• Proficiency in industry-standard CAD tools and mechanical simulation software.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proven track record of delivering successful mechanical design projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to innovate in mechanical design solutions.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading design teams.
• Knowledge of industry standards, product testing, and validation processes.

The annual base salary range for this position is $104,000 - $130,000. 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.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
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. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)
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 Posted: June 23, 2026
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed 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 (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Industrial Automation enables process industry operations, creates world-class sensor technologies, automates supply chains, makes warehouses smarter, and improves worker safety. This combination builds on our core strengths in controls and automation technologies which in turn allows us to deliver better commercial outcomes for our customers. We enable customers to enhance the safety, sustainability, resiliency and productivity of their people, plants and assets. U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
US PERSON
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.
About Us
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world's most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector's transition from automation to autonomy.