AI Engineering Manager

As an Automation Engineering Manager at Solstice Advanced Materials, you will play a pivotal role in driving automation initiatives across various business functions using multiple technology platforms.  You will identify new opportunities for Automation by analyzing business processes, develop new automation solutions, ensure the successful execution of automation bots & AI agents and enhance operational efficiency. This role will significantly impact our automation strategy by bridging technical capabilities with business needs.

You will report to our Director IT, Data Analytics and Gen AI who oversees our analytics and AI/ML & Gen AI delivery across the organization. 

This position is ideal for a strategic thinker who can bring automation, process optimization and Agentic AI together driving digital transformation to new frontiers by moving from insights to action with AI/ Gen AI advances.

You will work out of the Morris Plains, NJ location. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Multi-Platform Expertise: Serve as a versatile subject matter expert across Automation with AI/ Gen AI technologies, RPA(Robotic Process Automation) and LCAP(Low Code Automation Platforms), with a comprehensive understanding of both technical processes and business operations.

• Automation Service Delivery Leadership: Lead the design, build, and implement sophisticated automation bots & agents that meet complex business requirements while ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with enterprise objectives.

• Automation Performance Management: Oversee the execution and performance of existing automation bots, ensuring they run efficiently & effectively, and completing their tasks as intended.

• Support and Maintenance: Lead ongoing support and maintenance initiatives for automation solutions, troubleshooting issues and implementing necessary fixes to enhance performance and reliability and process improvements.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams & business processes to identify automation opportunities and develop complete solutions that drive operational excellence.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into effective automation solutions and actionable insights.

• Documentation and Governance: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for automation processes, including design specifications and operational procedures. Participate in Steering Committee meetings and provide thought leadership.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in automation delivery, with a demonstrated impact across multiple functional domains.
• Proficiency in multiple Automation & AI/ML Automation tools such as Azure AI, Cognitive services & Bot frameworks, Microsoft Power Platform, Workato, OutSystems, Automation Anywhere and Appian or similar, with a strong understanding of AI concepts and their application in automation.
• Experience integrating with enterprise platforms such as SAP, SFDC, HCM etc. and other enterprise applications to create seamless automation solutions.
• Proven track record in developing, architecting end-to-end automation solutions that integrate multiple systems and deliver measurable business value.
• Exceptional ability to interpret complex business and technical requirements, end-to-end processes and transform them into effective automation solutions.

WE VALUE

• Demonstrated ability to navigate different functional domains and technical environments with minimal ramp-up time. 
• Strong knowledge of business processes across various functions, with the ability to quickly understand diverse technical requirements. 
• Exceptional analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills in complex technical and business contexts.
• Ownership and Pride in your work and willingness to work in a diverse, cross-functional environment. Attention to detail.
• Exceptional analytical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities in complex technical and business environments.
• Proven success working with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders to drive analytics initiatives. A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement in automation processes and technologies.
• Knowledge of data requirements for processes in discreet and continuous manufacturing environment.

COMPENSATION
The annual base salary range for this position is $201,063- 251,622. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials 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 SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials 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.

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: 3/27/2026

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. 

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.