Senior Applications Engineer, Thermal Interface Material Integration

Boston Materials; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% paid health, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) plan

4 weeks of paid parental leave

Unlimited paid time off

14 holidays per year

Job summary

A cutting-edge materials company in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to drive customer engagement and ensure successful integration of high-performance thermal interface materials. The role involves leading design efforts, documenting customer requirements, and collaborating with R&D on continuous improvements. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, significant experience in semiconductor packaging, and excellent communication skills to relay complex technical information. Competitive salary with diverse benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in semiconductor packaging or applications engineering.
• Experience with thermal interface materials is crucial.
• Strong understanding of system-level processor packaging and reliability testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts to integrate liquid-metal based thermal interface materials.
• Document designs for fabrication and customer coordination.
• Support testing trials and troubleshoot technical issues.

Skills

CAD modeling and drafting

Data analysis

Mechanical testing

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Thermal test setups

FEA modeling

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 for the most demanding AI Infrastructure. Boston Materials is committed to expanding high-volume manufacturing in the United States. For more information, https://www.bomaterials.com/

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Not often in one’s career do we get the chance to—

Get close to the mission.

Getting a real sense of what the business does and how our work directly affects the outcome. Where everyone is involved with the company’s success. No layers, no silos, no bureaucracy. Just the opportunity to make the greatest impact with the most responsibility.

Move faster.

Adapting to changes in the market at record speed. No multi-layer signoffs and approvals. Instead, the latitude needed to get a new idea, product, or process off the ground quickly. Where we can experiment and test new ideas— and are encouraged to do so. We create solutions to problems that our customers truly care about, and we understand that customers won’t wait for us to figure them out.

Branch beyond the role.

We’re not defined by past experiences or confined by our current job description. Every day offers opportunities to have influence and be challenged with new projects and tasks. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry, we’re able to showcase our talents, expand our knowledge, develop new skills, and take ownership and act. All while contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Create critical solutions.

Join us to solve the most critical challenges facing the Advanced Semiconductor, AI Infrastructure, and Advanced Materials industries.

Opportunity knocks at Boston Materials. Will you answer the call?

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Applications Engineer to serve as the primary technical partner for our customers as they evaluate and adopt our high-performance thermal interface material (TIM) products. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of customer engagement, problem-solving, and product performance validation. You will be responsible for leading early- to mid-stage customer interactions, capturing and translating requirements into actionable technical work, and ensuring that customers have the data, samples, and support they need to successfully integrate and qualify our TIM in their advanced semiconductor packaging applications. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with hyperscalers, ODMs, and OSATs, and to influence the adoption of cutting-edge thermal solutions in next-generation AI and data center systems.

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

Your Responsibilities

• Lead internaldesign and development efforts to integrate ourliquid-metal based thermal interfacematerialsinto customer-specificelectronicpackages.
• Build and test package and provision assembly mockups todemonstratedesign feasibility, which may include mechanical and reliability testing.
• Document designs for both fabrication and customer coordination. Lead effort to fabricate provisions either internally or externally in support of customer schedules.
• SupportR&D teamin continuous improvement of system performance.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for ODM, OSAT, andhyperscaler customer technicalteams during early and mid-stage engagement.
• Work closely with business developmentteamto uncover and document customertechnicalrequirements, includinggeometric,load,assembly,environmentalconstraints,thermal budgets,andreliability standards.
• Prepare and deliver technical contentsuch as application notes, design guides, and data reports to support customer decision-making and qualification processes.
• Support customer testing trials, troubleshooting technical issues in realtimeand coordinating resolution with internal engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Capture customer feedback and synthesize insights to guide internal product development and roadmap planning.

Your Skills and Expertise

• Bachelor’s or Master’sdegree in Mechanical Engineering,Materials Science, ElectricalEngineering, or related field.
• CAD modeling and drafting, hands-on experienceprototyping, mechanical and thermaltesting, data analysis, and report generation.
• 3–7 years of experience in semiconductor packaging,electronics assembly,thermal interface materials, or applications engineering in a B2B technical product company.
• Strong understanding of system-level processor packaging/thermaldesign (cold plate and stiffener/lid design, TIM1/TIM1.5/TIM2selection) and associated reliability testing (uHAST, TCT, HTS, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical efforts and deliver customer-specific solutions on time.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with design and fabrication of elastomeric materials is a plus.
• Familiarity with tools such as thermal test setups, C-SAM, X-ray, or FEA modeling is a plus.

Summary of Benefits

• Health, Vision & Dental – Boston Materials pays 75% of Health, Vision and Dental Care coverage for employee and dependents
• 401(k) plan
• 4 weeks of supplemental Paid Parental and Family Leave
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Holidays: 14 days/year

$120,000 - $170,000 a year

Boston Materials is an EOE and at the forefront of materials innovation, the key to which is diverse teams with unique backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce with equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.