Principal Equipment Engineer

Boston Materials; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Materials is seeking a highly skilled Principal Equipment Engineer to lead the design, build, and commissioning of specialized production equipment used to manufacture its advanced materials in Billerica, MA.

This role sits at the intersection of mechanical design, automation, and process engineering, delivering automated, instrumented machines on tight schedules that balance innovation with reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering automated production equipment from concept to production.
• Strong background in mechanical design and automation integration.
• Ability to work under tight schedules with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, build, and commissioning of specialized production equipment.
• Deliver highly automated, instrumented, and reliable machines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, and process engineering.

Skills

Mechanical design

Automation

Process engineering

Project leadership

Job description

Boston Materials produces advanced materials with enhanced energy transfer properties using its patented Z-axis Carbon Fiber technology. The Company's products solve critical performance bottlenecks in applications spanning thermal, electrical, and structural use cases. Its breakthrough Liquid Metal ZRT thermal interface material is designed to solve thermal chokepoints that are facing the next generation of AI and HPC silicon. For more information, visit https://www.bomaterials.com/

THE OPPORTUNITY

A career-defining opportunity rarely offersall ofthe following:

Direct connection to the mission.

Gain a clear understanding of the business and see how your work directly shapes outcomes. With no unnecessary layers, silos, or bureaucracy, every team member contributes meaningfully to the company's success and has the responsibility to drive real impact.

Growth beyond a single role.

At Boston Materials, you are not defined by yourpast experienceor limited by a job description. Working alongside leading experts in the field, you will take on new challenges, broaden yourexpertise, develop new capabilities, and take ownership of projects that matter while contributing to the broader success of the organization.

Work on problems that matter.

Help solve some of the most pressing challenges in the Advanced Semiconductor, AI Infrastructure, and Advanced Materials industries. Boston Materials offers a rare combination of purpose, autonomy, and impact. We invite you to join us.

The Role

Boston Materials is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Principal Equipment Engineer to lead the design, build, and commissioning of specialized production equipment used to manufacture our advanced materials. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of mechanical design, automation, and process engineering. You will be responsible for delivering highly automated, instrumented, and reliable custom machines that enable Boston Materials’ next-generation production capabilities. The role demands a seasoned engineer with a proven track record of taking complex system and machine designs from concept to production on tight schedules—balancing innovation, practicality, and attention to detail at every step.

Join us to solve one of the most critical challenges facing the Semiconductor and Electronics Industry - thermal management!

Location: Billerica, MA

Compensation / salary range: 160,000 - 190,000 USD, yearly.