Sustaining Test Engineer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
As a Sr Advanced Test Engineer here at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in developing and executing advanced test methodologies to ensure the highest quality and reliability of our products. You will work on complex testing challenges, leveraging your expertise to innovate and improve test processes that support product development and manufacturing.
You will report directly to our engineering management team and you'll work out of our Freeport, IL location on an on-site work schedule.
In this role, you will impact product quality and reliability by designing and implementing sophisticated test strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance test efficiency and effectiveness.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate the testing activities for assigned projects
• Develop and implement advanced test plans and procedures to validate product performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to define test requirements and ensure alignment with product specifications.
• Lead efforts to automate testing and improve test equipment and methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to test technicians.

Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering within a manufacturing or product development environment
• Have practical experience working with engineering equipment (test chambers, data acquisition systems, digital multimeters, mechanical fixturing)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements related to product testing.

WE VALUE

• Experience in leading and coordinating testing activities
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience electrical, mechanical, and environmental test requirements
• Military documentation/specification knowledge and experience
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

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: July 21, 2026
ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES
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.
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.
US PERSON REQUIREMENT
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.
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.