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With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.\nResponsibilities\nThis role combines expertise in materials science, polymer science, data science, and artificial intelligence to build the data foundation, machine learning models, and AI-enabled tools that support Eastman's Specialty Plastics business. The successful candidate will leverage Eastman's proprietary material, processing, application, and customer knowledge to develop digital solutions that accelerate product development, improve technical decision-making, enhance customer support, and create differentiated business value. This position is located onsite at our headquarters in Kingsport, TN.\nResponsibilities:\nBuild, expand, and maintain proprietary data assets including failure analysis data, processing parameters, material properties, characterization results, application performance data, and customer project information.\nEstablish data collection, documentation, and governance standards that improve the quality, consistency, and usability of technical data across the organization.\nWork with Eastman's IT, Digital, and Data Science teams to develop secure, scalable, and reliable data infrastructure while protecting company and customer information.\nDevelop, deploy, maintain, and continuously improve AI-powered tools that support technical workflows including failure analysis, design-for-manufacturability (DFM), material selection, processing optimization, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.\nBuild and maintain AI assistants and knowledge systems that enable technical and commercial teams to rapidly access information and answer routine technical questions.\nDevelop machine learning models that combine historical material, processing, application, and Moldflow simulation data to predict performance, identify failure risks, and recommend optimization opportunities.\nDevelop AI-enabled tools that support application development by recommending materials, processing conditions, design guidelines, and application solutions using Eastman's proprietary technical knowledge.\nPartner with scientists, engineers, application development teams, manufacturing personnel, commercial teams, and data scientists to identify opportunities where AI and machine learning can improve productivity and technical outcomes.\nEvaluate emerging AI technologies and implement practical solutions that enhance innovation, knowledge management, and business performance.\nQualifications\nEducation and Experience:\nPhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Computational Engineering, or a related field with 1-2 years of relevant postdoctoral or industrial experience; or\nMaster's degree in a related field with 4-5 years of relevant industry experience in material informatics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, or related technical disciplines.\nAcademic or industry experience that combines materials science and computational or AI disciplines is highly desirable.\nRequired Skills:\nStrong programming skills, particularly in Python and modern data science environments.\nExperience developing, validating, and deploying machine learning models and AI applications.\nExperience with Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, embeddings, and knowledge retrieval systems.\nStrong data management, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with structured and unstructured datasets.\nAbility to translate technical and business needs into practical digital solutions.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.\nPreferred Skills and Experience:\nExperience applying AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics to scientific, engineering, manufacturing, or product development challenges.\nExperience building AI assistants, copilots, agent-based systems, or decision-support tools.\nExperience integrating simulation outputs, such as Moldflow, Ansys, Comsol, Simulink results, with machine learning models.\nUnderstanding of polymer processing, materials characterization, manufacturing, product development, or application engineering.\nExperience in specialty plastics, polymers, advanced materials, specialty chemicals, or manufacturing industries.\nExperience developing predictive models using limited, incomplete, or real-world industrial datasets.\nPreferred Candidate Profile:\nThe ideal candidate combines strong AI and machine learning expertise with an understanding of materials science and engineering. They are passionate about developing proprietary data assets, AI-powered technical tools, and digital solutions that accelerate innovation, improve technical productivity, and create competitive advantage for Eastman's Specialty Plastics business.\nBenefits\nYour total rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. When you join Eastman, you gain access to an exceptional suite of programs designed to protect your health, grow your wealth, and fuel your career.\nCompensation & Incentives\nBase pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.\nHealth & Wellness\nComprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage-paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.\nA robust menu of voluntary benefits-including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more-so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.\nHolistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.\nRetirement & Financial Strategies\n401(k) with a company match-plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.\nTime Away\nEleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.\nGrowth & Development\nAccess to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.\nAt Eastman, we invest in the whole you-so you can bring your best self to work every day and build a future you’re proud of.\nEastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. 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