Cell Engineering Co-Op/Intern

Teragen Energy; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Teragen Energy is seeking a hands-on Cell Engineerng Co-Op/Intern to join the technical team in Massachusetts. You will assist in fabricating electrochemical cells, analyze performance data, and help improve DOE, SOPs, and QC procedures.

You will work with the CTO and scientists to validate solid oxide technologies. Start: Sep 8, 2026; End: Dec 11, 2026; strong lab skills and safe handling of high-temperature furnaces are required.

Qualifications

• Working toward or recently completed a B.S. or M.S. in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with ceramic processing, fuel cells, batteries, or electrochemical testing is a plus
• Strong lab skills, hands-on attitude, safe working practices with high-temperature furnaces/reactors and compressed gases
• Excellent data analysis, notebook-keeping, and communication skills
• Excited by startup energy and eager to learn in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in fabrication of electrochemical cells, including slurry prep, tape casting, sintering, and catalyst infiltration
• Analyze performance and durability data and contribute to DOE
• Help develop and refine manufacturing SOPs and quality control procedures
• Support lab setup, equipment maintenance, and process documentation

Skills

Materials Science

Ceramic Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Data analysis

Lab skills

Education

B.S. in Materials Science

B.S. in Ceramic Engineering

B.S./M.S. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Furnaces & reactors

Electrochemical testing equipment

Job description

About Teragen Energy

Teragen Energy Corporation ("Teragen Energy") is revolutionizing how AI data centers and broader industries get powered, by building the next generation solid oxide fuel cell platform. Rooted in the technology developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and validated by ARPA-E, our mission is to deliver affordable, reliable, clean fuel cell power where it is needed the most to enable power security and flexibility for customers. Founded by technologists, scientists, and energy project developers, we are a fast-paced deep-tech company moving from lab-scale prototypes towards commercial module design - ideal stage for your work to directly shape how power is generated in 21st century, towards terawatt-hour scale.

This Role

We’re looking for a hands-on, curious, and driven Cell Engineerng Co-Op/Intern to join our technical team. You’ll play a key role in cell fabrication, manufacturing scale-up, and electrochemical testing, working closely with our CTO and scientists to validate and improve next-generation solid oxide technologies.

Start Date: September 8, 2026

End Date: December 11, 2026

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the fabrication of electrochemical cells, including slurry prep, tape casting, sintering, and catalyst infiltration.
• Analyze performance and durability data and contribute to design-of-experiments (DOE).
• Help develop and refine manufacturing SOPs and quality control procedures.
• Support lab setup, equipment maintenance, and process documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• Working toward or recently completed B.S. or M.S. in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with ceramic processing, fuel cells, batteries, or electrochemical testing is a plus
• Strong lab skills, hands-on attitude, and dedication to safe working practices - comfortable working with high-temperature furnaces/reactors and compressed gasses.
• Excellent data analysis, notebook-keeping, and communication skills
• Excited by startup energy, and eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment

Why Join Us

• Learn directly from a team with deep technical, operational, and entrepreneurial experience.
• Help build a technology that matters—for industry, climate, and future generations.

Teragen Core Values

• Openness and Boldness - Everyone on our team brings something special, including you. Communicate and collaborate openly, exchanging your best ideas with those around you.
• Be Innovative - Innovation is the execution of creativity. Pursue new ideas with rigor and speed.
• Plan, Execute, Deliver - Everything we do should have a purpose. Plan for the outcome we want, execute towards it relentlessly, and deliver what we said we would.

Teragen Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.