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Laminar (Formerly H2Ok Innovations) · 2 months ago

Machine Learning (ML) Applications Engineer- Chemical/Process Engineering

Somerville, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$82K/yr - $101K/yr

Laminar (formerly H2Ok Innovations) is a cleantech startup focused on optimizing industrial processes for sustainability. The ML Applications Engineer will be responsible for deploying optimization models and collaborating with customer teams to enhance operational efficiency, driving measurable results in water and energy savings.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Consumer GoodsIndustrial AutomationManufacturingSensor

Responsibilities

Own the post-sales deployment of H2Ok’s optimization models for CIP and other processes

Partner with customer teams to understand their operations, align on success metrics, and ensure models deliver in their environment

Tune and improve ML models to unlock measurable water, energy, and time savings

Turn process and sensor data into clear, compelling stories that drive action

Lead customer presentations and workshops, communicating results to both technical and non-technical audiences, and guiding them to understand the data and our tool

Collaborate with data science, software, and product teams to continually improve performance and reliability

Travel on-site to customer facilities (10–20%) to gain firsthand process understanding and ensure successful deployments

Qualification

Machine LearningData AnalysisPythonChemical EngineeringSensor DataData VisualizationConfident CommunicatorStartup Mindset

Required

Strong Data Analysis Skills

Skilled in Python (NumPy, Pandas), MATLAB, or R

Experienced in working with sensor and time-series data

Confident communicator and presenter, comfortable leading discussions with customer stakeholders and creating compelling data visualizations

Able to work in industrial plant environments, lab settings, and collaborative cross-functional teams

Startup mindset — adaptable, hands-on, and focused on delivering impact

Preferred

Strong preference for a background in chemical engineering or chemistry

Experience with ML libraries (Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX) is a plus

Bonus: experience in manufacturing sectors like chemicals, food & beverage, brewing, dairy, or pharmaceuticals

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Transportation benefit, Health and Wellness benefit, and more

401k 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

Company

Laminar (Formerly H2Ok Innovations)

Laminar (Formerly H2Ok Innovations) is transforming how food and beverage factories run by using its in-line sensors and turnkey AI solution to unlock lost production time.

Founded in 2020