Full Job Description
Lyten is an advanced materials company with a revolutionary next generation battery cell chemistry. We are seeking Formation Process Engineer for the Cell Manufacturing Engineering team. This is a fast-paced environment where you will take ownership of process engineering for our pilot formation line in San Jose. You will work closely with R&D and test teams to conduct experiments and lead technology transfer to pilot scales. You will also have exposure and a working relationship with the team scaling to high volume. We're seeking highly motivated individuals who can follow-through with assignments and communicate status and findings efficiently. In addition, the candidate should have a flexible working style, being able to pivot priorities quickly and also take on work outside of original scope.
Responsibilities:
• Own process engineering and technology transfer for pilot battery cell formation
• Initiate root cause analysis when an excursion or new failure mode is discovered
• Support cross-functional team members to solve root cause and implement resolutions
• Scrape data from database systems to collect and report out on data
• Own and maintain standard operating procedures for formation processes
• Train technicians on formation operations and procedures
• Develop project plans and effectively communicate status and findings at various levels of management
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• 2+ years' experience in engineering involving electrical or electromechanical systems
• Able to converse confidently on all aspects of cell manufacturing from electrode through formation for at least one Lithium-based material system
• Proficient in SQL, and statistical analysis software (R, JMP, Minitab)
• Experience operating and troubleshooting battery formation / testing equipment & software (e.g. MACCOR, Arbin, NEWARE, etc.)
• Proficient in GD&T and tolerance stack up analysis
• Proficiency in Solidworks or CAD a plus
• Proficiency in Python a plus
Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Be able to work in a lab standing up to 8 hours each day.
Compensations Range:
The expected base salary range for this position is between
$128,200.00 - $192,400.00
The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.
Disclosures:
Pay Transparency Disclosure:
This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.
In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable)
Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure:
Certain positions within Lyten, Inc. require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions.
This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.