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Battery Manufacturing Technician II

Lyten, San Jose, CA, United States


Battery Manufacturing Technician

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products

from lithiumsulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.
The Battery Manufacturing Team is looking for multiple technicians to operate automated assembly machines for battery cells. The position requires someone with experience operating and following SOPs, understanding production sequences, interacting with software tools like MES and LIMS, and delivering output meeting internal KPIs. If you have a minimum of 1 years of experience in supporting lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing, this position will provide you with a challenging and rewarding opportunity. The cell formation equipment technician will operate newly commissioned equipment

Testers and Thermal Aging Chambers, manually load and unload cells into test and formation fixtures, maintain that machinery, report problems, and perform routine cleaning of the equipment. The incumbent will support startup of the facility, development of work protocols for high volume production, maintain safe and organized work environment, and support process transfer from R&D to high volume production.
Responsibilities:
Follow all established safety rules and regulations and utilize required safety equipment. Report defective equipment or unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with 5S and LEAN manufacturing principles
Load and unload cells into fixtures to enable formation of the required products
Monitoring tool's operation to ensure quality of product is maintained
Perform quality visual inspection protocols to identify defective cells
Record equipment related issues and alert facility manager or a process engineer
Perform other duties as required or as requested by the manager
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a Lithium-Ion Battery manufacturing facility
Minimum of 2 years of battery formation and/or testing experience
Minimum of 2 year of experience with operation of ARBIN or MACCOR testers
Minimum of 2 year of experience using various PLC/HMI controls
Minimum of 2 Experience and skill using computers in the factory environment for automation, analysis and communication - including email, web applications and Microsoft Office suite.
Compensations Range:
The expected base salary range for this position is between
$31.63 - $47.50
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. 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)
Lyten is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.