Pilot Manufacturing Technician

About florrent florrent is innovating to scale the next generation of high energy density supercapacitors. Our supercapacitors provide reliable power at every level of the grid at lower cost and reduced emissions compared to existing high-power solutions, all while embedding the valorization of agricultural waste streams into our products. florrent is growing our Massachusetts-based team, looking for scientists and engineers passionate about solving hard problems and delivering innovative solutions to address the world’s growing power quality and decarbonization challenges.

About the Culture At florrent, we are passionate about bringing the benefits of a decarbonized future to everyone. That passion drives everything we do, and how we do it. We are building a team propelled by ambitious goals, and committed to seeing them come to reality. To reach those goals, we need to stay connected to what motivates us, and always be real about the challenges ahead. If that sounds like you, let’s talk!

Responsibilities florrent is seeking a hands-on Process Development Technician to support the development, optimization, and scale-up of activated carbon production processes. Working within a dynamic R&D team, the technician will be responsible for the safe and effective operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pilot-scale equipment used in activated carbon production. This role plays a critical part in bridging laboratory research with commercial-scale manufacturing.

Pilot Plant Operation

• Operate, monitor, and adjust process equipment (e.g., furnaces, processing vessels, filtration units, pumps, and material handling equipment) in support of activated carbon trials.
• Prepare feedstocks and manage inputs for pilot-scale runs.
• Record operational parameters, yields, and anomalies with high attention to detail.

Process Support & Development

• Assist engineers and scientists in executing experimental protocols and process changes.
• Implement trial modifications to equipment or conditions as required.
• Collect and label process samples for analytical testing.

Maintenance & Calibration

• Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of pilot plant equipment in accordance with SOPs.
• Maintain accurate logs of inspections, repairs, and replacements.
• Report equipment malfunctions and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality control policies and procedures.
• Participate in hazard assessments and contribute to continuous improvement in EHS practices.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of pilot plant and process development areas.

Qualifications Don’t have all of the qualifications listed below? That’s okay, we still want to hear from you if you think there’s good alignment between you and florrent!

• Associate degree or technical diploma in chemical engineering technology, mechanical systems, process operations, or a related field
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in pilot plant, chemical process, or manufacturing operations
• Extensive experience in other areas that demonstrate high mechanical aptitude and project management capability will be considered as an alternative to an associate degree and/or technical diploma
• Basic understanding of chemical process equipment, thermochemical processes, and material handling
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Strong record-keeping and communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience with activated carbon production
• Familiarity with thermal processing, acid/base handling, and filtration systems
• Knowledge of process control systems
• Forklift or equipment operation certification

Work Environment

• Mostly on-site in a pilot plant setting involving heat, pressure, chemical handling, and mechanical systems
• Requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, and wearing PPE
• Occasional extended hours to support experimental runs or urgent maintenance

Why Join Us? You’ll play a vital role in advancing clean material technologies and helping scale up next-generation activated carbon products. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to sustainable innovation in a collaborative, fast-paced development environment.