Honeywell

Innovate high-purity, high-performance chemicals and materials

THE BUSINESS

This position is intended to convey to the new, independent company, to be named Solstice Advanced Materials when the separation occurs. This is expected to occur in late 2025 or early 2026.

At Advanced Materials, we are committed to offering the highest value-add specialty solutions in the advanced materials sector. Our goal is to solve our customers' most complex challenges through a robust and innovative product portfolio and by doing so, deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders. We have identified actionable strategies to grow by expanding into new products and markets and through strategic acquisitions, while keeping our top operating margins.

Joining our team means becoming part of an organization which leverages its long-standing reputation to capture growth trends by investing in innovation and manufacturing enhancements and maintaining deep customer relationships.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values contributions and supports professional development. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the team is dedicated to delivering value and making a meaningful impact in advancing our customers' success. Let’s make that impact together.

THE POSITION

As the Principal Data Scientist for Advanced Materials, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our product development and innovation strategies through data-driven decision-making. You will leverage advanced analytical techniques, machine learning, and data science methodologies to derive insights and drive advancements in our materials science initiatives. You need to collaborate and support team members like data engineers, ML Ops engineers and Data scientists to execute the projects and AI transformation for Material research and help establish the AI roadmap for Advanced Materials. This position requires a combination of strong technical skills, scientific knowledge in materials science, and effective communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development of sophisticated data models to analyze and predict material behavior and performance.
• Utilize machine learning and statistical techniques to derive insights from complex datasets related to advanced materials.
• Collaborate with materials scientists and engineers to identify key research questions and formulate data-driven approaches to solve them.
• Work closely with R&D and engineering teams to support materials development, characterization, and performance evaluation.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in materials science and data science to ensure that the company is at the forefront of innovation.
• Mentor team members and support their professional development by providing guidance on best practices and project methodologies.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams to execute projects efficiently and effectively, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Prepare and present reports and visualizations to convey complex findings to stakeholders at all levels, including executive management.
• Translate technical concepts into actionable recommendations for business strategy and product development.
• Collaborate with external partners, research institutions, and customers to expand the knowledge base and technology capabilities.

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

Compensation & Benefits:

Incentive Eligible

Salary Range: $172,000K - $215,000K

For benefits information please visit https://benefits.honeywell.com/.

Current employees may visit HR Direct.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in data science, Materials Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in data science or a related analytical role, with a focus on advanced materials or a closely related domain.
• Proven track record of successful project leadership and data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R for data analysis and model development.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and data visualization tools
• Strong understanding of statistical methods, data mining, and predictive modeling.

WE VALUE

• Deep knowledge of advanced materials, including polymer science, nanomaterials, ceramics, metals, or composites.
• Familiarity with experimental methods in materials characterization and testing.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning within the field of data science and materials science.

Additional Information

• JOB ID: req491121
• Category: Engineering
• Location: 20 Peabody St,Buffalo,New York,14210,United States
• Exempt

Honeywell 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.