Forward Deployed Engineer (CPG)- Hiring multiple

Laminar; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with employer matching

Equity

Health and Wellness benefit

Transportation benefit

Flexible PTO

Greentown Labs membership

Job summary

Laminar in Somerville, MA is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (CPG) to deploy Laminar technology pilots in the Food & Beverage sector. This role is deeply customer-facing, embedded at client sites, driving adoption and satisfaction while ensuring pilots are completed on time and signed off with confidence.

When not with customers, you will strengthen product expertise with core teams and work with sales to identify and support expansion opportunities.

Qualifications

• Factory floor experience of at least 1 year in manufacturing sectors such as chemicals, food & beverage, brewing, dairy, or pharmaceuticals.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Skilled communicator and presenter, confident leading discussions with customer stakeholders and creating compelling data visualizations.
• Startup mindset – adaptable, hands-on, and focused on delivering meaningful impact.
• Background in process engineering, industrial automation, Industry 4.0, and IT/OT systems.
• Ability to analyze data, with hands-on experience working with sensor and time-series data.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technology overviews, resolve customer queries, and support sales by leading technical discussions with customer teams.
• Guide process engineers on product use, insights, results, and best practices for hardware installation in Food and Beverage plants.
• Collaborate with IT/OT teams on network integration (IP setup, PLC, DMZ, Cloud connectivity).
• Advise quality teams on validation methods, sample size, and testing timelines.
• Drive SAT certificate sign-off with positive customer testimonials.
• Travel up to 50%
• Initiate expansion opportunities across pipelines, facilities, and geographies with sales involvement.
• Provide post-implementation support as needed to ensure ongoing success.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Startup mindset

Process engineering

Industrial automation

IT/OT systems

Sensor data

Education

Chemical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

At Laminar, we're leading the charge in physical AI, reshaping process industrials and manufacturing to drive operational efficiency and sustainability for our world’s most foundational industries. Powered by our Laminar AI Co‑pilot models and state‑of‑the‑art sensors, our solutions optimize facility performance across various processes, including process manufacturing, production, water management, energy reduction, and waste minimization. Based at Greentown Labs, North America's premier cleantech innovation community, we're a woman‑funded startup backed by renowned investors like Greycroft, Construct Capital, 2048 Ventures, and Flybridge Capital. Our groundbreaking technologies have earned accolades and adoption from industry giants like Unilever, The Coca‑Cola Company, ABinBev, and Mitsubishi Electric. We're committed to unlocking untapped data for our customers, empowering them to gain a competitive edge and create Industry 4.0.

Transforming our most foundational sectors of society is hard. Very hard. But we’re building an empire. And empire building is not easy. It’s deeply fulfilling, and you will learn and grow tremendously while driving sustainable impact globally with some of the largest players that make everything we eat, use, and wear. Our culture is to foster extraordinary growth within our teammates. We believe in autonomy, ownership, empowerment, demanding excellence, being mission‑driven. We believe in creativity, authenticity, and extraordinary growth.

We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (CPG) to ensure the successful deployment of our Laminar technology deployment pilots in the Food and Beverage sector. This role is deeply customer‑facing, with the majority of time spent embedded at customer sites driving execution, adoption, and satisfaction. You’ll be the trusted partner to the customer champion, ensuring pilots are completed on time and signed off with confidence.

When not with customers, you will strengthen your product expertise with our core teams and work closely with sales to identify and support expansion opportunities. In a nutshell, this role requires technical applications engineering knowledge, sales engineering enthusiasm and project management mindset.

What You Will Do

• Deliver technology overviews, resolve customer queries, and support sales by leading technical discussions with customer teams.
• Guide process engineers on product use, insights, results, and best practices for hardware installation in Food and Beverage plants.
• Collaborate with IT/OT teams on network integration (IP setup, PLC, DMZ, Cloud connectivity).
• Advise quality teams on validation methods, sample size, and testing timelines.
• Drive SAT certificate sign‑off with positive customer testimonials.
• Travel up to 50%
• Initiate expansion opportunities across pipelines, facilities, and geographies with sales involvement.
• Provide post‑implementation support as needed to ensure ongoing success.

About You

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Factory floor experience of at least 1 year in manufacturing sectors such as chemicals, food & beverage, brewing, dairy, or pharmaceuticals.
• Skilled communicator and presenter, confident leading discussions with customer stakeholders and creating compelling data visualizations.
• Possess a startup mindset – adaptable, hands‑on, and focused on delivering meaningful impact.
• Background in process engineering, industrial automation, Industry 4.0, and IT/OT systems.
• Ability to analyze data, with hands‑on experience working with sensor and time‑series data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in process engineering, industrial automation, Industry 4.0, and IT/OT systems.
• Ability to analyze data, with hands‑on experience working with sensor and time‑series data.
• Keen eye for data patterns and ability to weave a compelling story with our sensor data including key underlying assumptions.
• Familiarity with programming.

Benefits

• Direct impact on product and culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Transportation benefit, Health and Wellness benefit, and more.
• 401k plan with employer matching.
• Equity.
• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Access to Greentown Labs’ extensive network of cleantech startups.

Learn How We Think

• Learn about our startup journey: Our Journey.
• How we’re combating climate change: AI‑Powered Climate Tech.

$82,000 – $101,000 a year.

Our pay ranges are established per Pave Compensation Software. We’re also proud to offer equity in our fast‑growing startup and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages among startups at our stage. Laminar pays 100% of the individual health insurance premium for HMO medical, vision, and dental, offers flexible PTO, a $90/month transportation benefit, a $65/month health and wellness benefit, FSA, 12 company‑paid holidays, an employer‑matching 401(k), and Greentown Labs membership, among other valuable resources.

Impact

Work on cutting‑edge physical AI and sensor tech that’s already transforming how factories use water, energy, and chemicals. Join a tight‑knit, ambitious team where your contributions can reshape the industry.

Growth

Join a fast‑growing startup where you’ll have the opportunity to shape our content strategy. We value fostering extraordinary growth in our teammates.

Innovative Culture

Work in a high‑performance environment that values empowerment, creativity, ownership, autonomy, innovation, excellence, passion, and continuous growth.

Sustainability Focus

Play a key role in promoting sustainability and Industry 4.0 advancements in manufacturing.

Our Interview Process

1. Phone screen with Laminar Head of Ops or Recruiter (15–20 minutes).
2. Intro call with Hiring Manager (30 minutes).
3. On‑site interview, including short tour of GTL, overview of tech, and interview/presentation with the Hiring Manager and a few team members. Depending on the role, a skills exercise that should take no longer than an hour to prep will be sent ahead of time. We record your skills exercise to share with any team members who could not join the interview and/or with Founders ahead of their Founders Interview. If you are not local, we can conduct this virtually.
4. Finalists for Full‑Time positions will have a Founder’s Interview in‑person.

Two professional references are requested, ideally one from your current organization and one who served as your manager.

If an Offer Letter is extended, a background check is conducted.

Why Laminar?

Laminar is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We strongly encourage women and non‑binary folks who feel unsure if they're a perfect fit to apply. If you're ready to play a key role in scaling a game‑changing company that’s transforming the industrial sector and advancing sustainability, we want to hear from you.