Boston Materials

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Interface Material Integration

Boston Materials$120K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 3-7 years of experience in semiconductor packaging, electronics assembly, or thermal interface materials.
  • Strong knowledge of processor packaging and thermal design along with reliability testing methodologies.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical projects.
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse stakeholder interaction.
  • Experience with CAD modeling and hands-on prototyping is essential.
  • Familiarity with thermal testing tools and elastomeric materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of thermal interface materials for customer-specific applications.
  • Build and test assembly mockups to validate design feasibility.
  • Document designs and coordinate fabrication processes with internal and external teams.
  • Support R&D in enhancing system performance and reliability.
  • Serve as the primary technical contact for customer technical teams during early engagements.
  • Collaborate with business teams to identify and document customer requirements.
  • Prepare and deliver technical documentation to aid customer decision-making.
  • Coordinate real-time troubleshooting during customer testing trials.

Benefits

  • 75% coverage of Health, Vision, and Dental insurance for employees and dependents.
  • 4 weeks of Paid Parental and Family Leave.
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off for work-life balance.
  • 14 company-paid holidays per year.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Interface Material Integration 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 internal design and development efforts to integrate our liquid-metal based thermal interface materials into customer-specific electronic packages.
  • Build and test package and provision assembly mockups to demonstrate design 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.
  • Support R&D team in continuous improvement of system performance.
  • Act as the primary technical point of contact for ODM, OSAT, and hyperscaler customer technical teams during early and mid-stage engagement.
  • Work closely with business development team to uncover and document customer technical requirements, including geometric, load, assembly, environmental constraints, thermal budgets, and reliability standards.
  • Prepare and deliver technical content such as application notes, design guides, and data reports to support customer decision-making and qualification processes.
  • Support customer testing trials, troubleshooting technical issues in real time and 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's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • CAD modeling and drafting, hands-on experience prototyping, mechanical and thermal testing, 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/thermal design (cold plate and stiffener/lid design, TIM1/TIM1.5/TIM2 selection) 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.
  • 10-20% travel to customer sites required.


Summary of Benefits

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


$120,000 - $180,000 a year

About Boston Materials

Boston Materials is a materials science company that develops and manufactures advanced composite materials for a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense, and transportation. The company's products include carbon fiber composites, ceramic matrix composites, and other high-performance materials that are designed to be lightweight, strong, and durable. Boston Materials was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Boston Materials
Size
20 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$100,000
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$500,000
NASDAQ

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