Cell Engineering Co-Op/Intern

Teragen Energy Corporation • Southborough, MA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Working toward or recently completed B.S. or M.S. in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ceramic processing, fuel cells, batteries, or electrochemical testing is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in the fabrication of electrochemical cells, including slurry prep, tape casting, sintering, and 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

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern