Forward Deployed Engineer; CPG

Forward Deployed Engineer (CPG) – Laminar (formerly H2

Ok Innovations)

At Laminar, we’re leading the charge in cleantech innovation, 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 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 investors such as Greycroft, Construct Capital, 2048 Ventures, and Flybridge Capital.

We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (CPG) to ensure the successful deployment of our Laminar technology 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 a project‑management mindset.

Base pay range
: $82,000 – $101,000 per year (actual pay is based on skills and experience).

• 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 signoff 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Transportation benefit, Health & Wellness benefit, etc.
• 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.

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

Impact: Work on cutting‑edge AI and sensor technology that’s already transforming how factories use water, energy, and chemicals.

Growth: Join a fast‑growing startup where you’ll shape our content strategy and play a key role in scaling a game‑changing company.

Innovative Culture: High‑performance environment that values…