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The Senior Advanced Test Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of test systems and methodologies for pressure sensing products. This role supports new product introduction (NPI), sustaining engineering, and advanced technology development, ensuring product performance, quality, and reliability through robust test solutions.
You will report directly to our Director of Engineering and you'll work out of our Columbus, OH location.
In this role, you will impact the success of our product development lifecycle by ensuring robust testing strategies are implemented, thereby enhancing product performance and customer satisfaction. Your contributions will be vital in advancing Honeywell's reputation for quality and innovation in the industry.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Test Development & Automation

• Design and develop automated test systems for pressure sensors and related MEMS-based products
• Create hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and functional test setups for characterization and production support
• Develop and maintain test software (LabVIEW, Python, C/C++ or similar) for data acquisition and control
• Define test strategies across validation, characterization, and production phases

Product Validation & Characterization

• Lead sensor characterization efforts, including:
  • Pressure accuracy, hysteresis, and repeatability
  • Thermal performance across wide temperature ranges
  • Long-term drift and stability
• Analyze data to derive calibration algorithms and compensation models

Reliability & Environmental Testing

• Plan and execute environmental and reliability testing, such as:
  • Temperature cycling
  • Pressure cycling
  • Humidity and vibration
• Support qualification testing (HALT/HASS, DFMEA validation)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
  • Design Engineering (mechanical, electrical, MEMS)
  • Manufacturing & Operations
  • Quality & Supplier teams
• Support design for test (DFT) and design for manufacturability (DFM) initiatives

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Perform statistical data analysis (SPC, GR&R, DOE)
• Generate detailed reports for design reviews, qualification, and customer deliverables
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for test failures

Production Support

• Transition test systems from development to manufacturing environments
• Support yield improvement, test time reduction, and cost optimization
• Troubleshoot production test issues and improve system robustness

Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in test engineering or sensor development
• Hands-on experience with pressure sensors, MEMS, or analog measurement systems

WE VALUE

• Master's degree in engineering or related discipline
• Experience in pressure sensing technologies (piezoresistive, capacitive, etc.)
• Strong background in:
  • Data acquisition systems
  • Signal conditioning and instrumentation
• Proficiency in tools such as:
  • LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or C/C++
• Familiarity with calibration techniques and sensor compensation algorithms
• Knowledge of Six Sigma / Lean methodologies (Green Belt or higher preferred)

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 Posting Date: August 4, 2026.
U.S. 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 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. 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.
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