Senior Chemist, Interfacial Engineering

Number of employees

23

Billerica, MA, United States

Posted on: 2025-07-22

Category: materials

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

Salary

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About the company:

Founded in 2016, Boston Materials is a high-performance materials company that enables manufacturers of industrial and consumer products to break through their design trade-offs with new materials.

The company's patented Z-axis Fiber™ is a lightweight material that has an extraordinary ability to diffuse energy (thermal, electrical, structural). It is produced from reclaimed carbon fiber, enabling new, high-volume, energy-efficient products that have a low carbon footprint. Key applications include vehicle lightweighting and electronics thermal management.

By turning a $2B per year waste stream into high-value, advanced materials, Boston Materials is enabling the next generation of products and unlocking a circular economy.


Boston Materials produces a new class of materials that are conductive and durable like metal, yet light like plastic. The underlying technology revolves around vertically aligning carbon fibers to create materials with highly efficient energy dissipation properties. We use these highly differentiated materials to solve critical challenges relating to thermal management, vehicle weight reduction, and improving resource efficiency across Semiconductor, Electrified Vehicles, and Aerospace industries. Backed by proven manufacturing processes and validation in performance-critical applications across high-growth sectors, industry leaders turn to Boston Materials to go beyond today’s known limitations.
 

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
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.
 
Innovate faster. Adapting to changes in the market at record speed. No multi-layer signoffs. Fewer executives and shareholders to gain approval from. 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 audiences truly care about and understand customers won’t wait for us to figure them out.
 
Branch beyond our 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 resources. The transition to a decarbonized economy is already underway and advanced computing is everywhere. Armed with coveted technologies and solutions, we unlock the way to accelerate electrification, increase compute efficiency, and harness cleaner energy— changing entire industries and our planet.
 
Opportunity knocks at Boston Materials. Will you answer the call?

Solve one of the most critical challenges facing the Semiconductor and Electronics Industry – thermal management! Join the Boston Materials team to help unlock the full potential of Z-axis Fiber™ technology and pave the way for groundbreaking advancements powering AI.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Chemist to join our dynamic Liquid Metal Thermal Interface Materials Team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the development of novel TIMs designed to enhance the performance and cooling efficiency of advanced electronics. Your expertise will contribute to the creation of state-of-the-art solutions that meet the demands of cutting-edge AI and datacenter technologies.

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.

Your Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute in R&D programs focused on organic/inorganic interface engineering  relating to TIM products.
  • Design and conduct experiments to explore novel organic and inorganic compounds for thermal management applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate thermal interface materials into electronic devices.
  • Analyze and interpret experimental data to optimize material properties and performance.
  • Develop and implement testing protocols to assess the reliability and efficiency of thermal interface materials.
  • Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings and progress.
  • Stay up-to-date with advancements in chemistry, materials science, and the electronics industry to drive innovation.
  • Your Skills and Expertise

  • Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of organic/inorganic interfacial engineering.
  • Experience with materials development for the electronics industry is highly preferred.
  • Proven track record in the research and development of thermal interface materials or related technologies.
  • Proficiency in designing and conducting experiments, data analysis, and material characterization.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Passion for innovation and staying abreast of industry trends.
  • 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
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