AI Solution Engineer

AI Solution Engineer

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Our technology organization is transforming how we work at Smurfit Westrock. We align with our businesses to deliver innovative solutions that:

• Address specific business challenges, integrate processes, and create great experiences
• Connect our work to shared goals that propel Smurfit Westrock forward in the Digital Age
• Imagine how technology can advance the way we work by using disruptive technology

We are looking for forward thinking technologists that can accelerate our focus areas such as building stronger foundational technology capabilities, reducing complexity, employing digital transformation concepts, and leveraging disruptive technology.

Position Summary:

The AI Solution Engineer designs and delivers AI‑powered solutions that address specific business needs and operational challenges. This role works closely with business stakeholders, architects, and enablement teams to translate use cases into production‑ready AI capabilities using approved enterprise platforms and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and deploy AI‑enabled solutions aligned to business requirements
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate needs into technical solutions
• Implement AI features using approved platforms, tools, and architectural patterns
• Collaborate with governance and architecture teams to ensure compliance and consistency
• Support proofs of concept, pilots, and production deployments
• Measure solution effectiveness and iterate based on outcomes and feedback

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in application development or solution engineering
• Experience integrating AI or automation capabilities into business applications
• Strong problem‑solving and stakeholder collaboration skills
• Understanding of secure, scalable software development practices

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience delivering LLM‑based solutions, copilots, or intelligent automation
• Knowledge of agentic frameworks and control planes.
• Familiarity with APIs, data pipelines, and enterprise system integration
• Prior experience delivering AI solutions in an enterprise environment
• Background in manufacturing, operations, or supply‑chain‑related use cases

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on loyalty, integrity, & respect.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• A competitive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of our daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.