Materials Scientist – Solid Oxide Fuel Cells | High-Impact

Teragen Energy; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary

Equity Grant

Healthcare insurance for employees

Unlimited time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Teragen Energy Corporation in Massachusetts is seeking a Material Scientist/Engineer to lead materials characterization, develop cell and stack materials, and optimize seal and interconnect components for a scalable Solid Oxide Fuel Cell platform.

Reporting to the CTO, you will collaborate with the Cell Development Team across full cell and stack processes, translate data into manufacturable specifications, and drive fast, evidence-based decisions in a fast-paced, deep-tech environment.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or related field with 0–6 years of experience.
• Strong materials science fundamentals and material characterization experience (SEM, TGA/DTA, etc.).
• Interest in translating materials learning into manufacturable product decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials characterization and focused studies as the platform evolves, including failure analysis and materials/process tradeoffs.
• Develop cell and stack materials from composition and processing through characterization and production-ready specifications.
• Collaborate on shared cell and stack scale up, degradation analysis, failure diagnosis, and contribute to process improvements.
• Partner with Mechanical and Test Engineering to understand manufacturability and test results across the entire technology.
• Conceptualize and execute experimental plans, and document observations, results, and recommendations so the team can make fast, traceable technical decisions.

Skills

Materials characterization

Process development

Materials science fundamentals

Manufacturability awareness

Education

BS or MS in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, or related field

Tools

SEM

TGA/DTA

Dilatometry

PSD

BET

Job description

Teragen Energy Corporation in Massachusetts is seeking a Material Scientist/Engineer to lead materials characterization, develop cell and stack materials, and optimize seal and interconnect components for a scalable Solid Oxide Fuel Cell platform.

Reporting to the CTO, you will collaborate with the Cell Development Team across full cell and stack processes, translate data into manufacturable specifications, and drive fast, evidence-based decisions in a fast-paced, deep-tech environment.