What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Engineering Technician - Vacuum Systems position at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies?
Job Description
As a Sr Engineering Technician here at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in providing support for various projects and initiatives. This position is in the Engineering Test Systems Vacuum Lab. The position provides technical, project, and process support for engineering, test, and ISC production.
You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Minneapolis, MN location.
In this role, you will have a significant impact on the success of our engineering support operations. You will be responsible for performing leak tests for various products, vacuum system assembly, permeation testing, production gas testing, CTE testing, and additional tasks supporting production and engineering projects. They will also be responsible for designing and developing test procedures and standards.
Responsibilities
YOU MUST HAVE
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. For more information visit: click here
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 Date: May 12, 2026
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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies (AT) products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more, and connect many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flight. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit click here .
As a Sr Engineering Technician here at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in providing support for various projects and initiatives. This position is in the Engineering Test Systems Vacuum Lab. The position provides technical, project, and process support for engineering, test, and ISC production.
You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Minneapolis, MN location.
In this role, you will have a significant impact on the success of our engineering support operations. You will be responsible for performing leak tests for various products, vacuum system assembly, permeation testing, production gas testing, CTE testing, and additional tasks supporting production and engineering projects. They will also be responsible for designing and developing test procedures and standards.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze data. Make a determination of failure mode, update databases and present test methodology as required.
- Implementing lab processes for equipment: scheduling, tracking, maintenance, calibration, and repair.
- Support common lab practices. Identify & recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
- Actively participate in Lab team goals and HOS activities
- Assure compliance with established ETS processes.
YOU MUST HAVE
- 5 years of experience in ultra-high vacuum operations.
- Familiar with vacuum equipment such as pumps, valves, and leak detectors
- Ability to identify and diagnose root cause and resolution.
- Proficient in Word & Excel, including VBA.
- Proactive approach to troubleshooting unusual technical problems.
- Vacuum Technology Degree or willingness to complete core Vacuum Courses
- Extensive experience with vacuum test equipment.
- Strong hand tool, equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of engineering test process and principles.
- Proficient at reading and understanding electronic schematics and engineering specifications.
- Able to work independently, demonstrate high integrity and accountability.
- Clearly accepts responsibility for tasks and decisions, ensures clear objectives.
- Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity, balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness.
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. For more information visit: click here
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 Date: May 12, 2026
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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies (AT) products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more, and connect many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flight. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit click here .
Salary : $59,200 - $74,000