Forward Deployed Engineer (CPG)- Hiring multiple

Runlaminar; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity

401(k) match

Learning budget

Greentown Labs access

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Laminar, based at Greentown Labs in Somerville, MA, seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer (CPG) to drive hands-on deployment pilots in the Food & Beverage sector. You will be embedded at customer sites, delivering pilots on time and ensuring satisfaction with the Laminar technology.

This role requires a strong engineering background, startup mindset, and ability to guide process engineers on product use, validation, and results while collaborating with IT/OT teams. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1+ year factory floor experience in chemicals or food & beverage.
• Strong communication and data visualization skills.
• Background in process engineering and IT/OT systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technology overviews and resolve customer queries.
• Lead technical discussions with customer teams.
• Guide engineers on product use and installation at plants (Food & Beverage).
• Collaborate with IT/OT on network integration (IP, PLC, DMZ, Cloud).
• Advise quality teams on validation methods, sample size, and timelines.

Skills

Data visualization

Sensor data analytics

Startup mindset

Effective communicator

IT/OT knowledge

Education

Degree in Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field

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‑founded 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, PepsiCo, Danone, T. Marzetti, and more. 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’re looking for relentless, ambitious, creative, and exceptional people to join our team and build the factory of the future.

Forward Deployed Engineer (CPG)

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technology overviews and resolve customer queries.
• 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% of the time.
• Initiate expansion opportunities across pipelines, facilities, and geographies with sales involvement.
• Provide post‑implementation support as needed to ensure ongoing success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Factory floor experience of at least one 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.
• Direct impact on product and culture.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, transportation, health and wellness, and more.
• 401(k) 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.
• Front‑row seat at Greentown Labs, North America’s largest cleantech innovation hub.
• Real recognition: 2026 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Gold 2026 Edison Award, Unilever Startup of the Year, and Innovator Awards by Coca‑Cola and ABInBev.
• Competitive salary, equity, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage, plus short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Flexible time off and 12 company‑paid holidays.
• A conference and learning budget to keep growing your craft.
• Greentown Labs membership and a transportation benefit for your commute.

EEO Statement

Laminar (formerly H2Ok) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.