Battery Materials Process Engineer – Lithium Metal Processing

Lyten; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the lithium processing sector is seeking a skilled professional to develop and document extrusion and rolling schedules. This role involves collaboration with R&D and production teams, conducting experiments to improve processing KPIs, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in metal processing, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead projects effectively. Join a forward-thinking organization that values expertise and offers a competitive salary package along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Relocation Assistance

PTO

Holidays

Tiered Bonus

Equity

Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of metal processing experience in a production environment.
• Knowledge of metal forming operations such as extrusion and rolling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document extrusion and rolling schedules for lithium processing.
• Collaborate with R&D and production teams to align schedules.
• Perform advanced scientific problem-solving and communicate results.

Skills

Metal Processing

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Lean Manufacturing

Project Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

BS in Chemistry

BS in Material Science

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Chemical Engineering

MS or PhD in Relevant Fields

Tools

PLC Programming

Robot Programming

Vision Systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop and document extrusion and rolling schedules for lithium metal processing.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional R&D, sourcing, and production teams to align development and equipment schedules with production, cell integration, and manufacturing.
3. Create, plan, and execute DOE’s and experiments to understand the electrode processing space and improve the KPIs of the process, with a specific focus on lithium anode processing. Use production data to troubleshoot and resolve process issues.
4. Perform advanced scientific problem-solving and effectively communicate results.
5. Test and monitor equipment, conduct risk assessments, analyze process workflows, introduce process improvements, and maintain equipment, particularly for anode and lithium processing.
6. Develop SOPs and specification requirements for lithium anode processing.
7. Manage anode demand schedules for R&D and cell integration.
8. Manage change control in assigned work areas.
9. Prepare presentations for management.
10. Adhere to safety regulations and internal policies.
11. Assist technical leaders with developing strategies for technical work, hiring, and budgets, ensuring alignment across technical groups.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in a relevant field (e.g., chemistry, material science, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering).
• Previous experience with casting, extrusion, and rolling of metals (e.g., lithium, magnesium, aluminum).
• Minimum of 3 years of metal processing experience in a production environment.
• Knowledge of metal forming operations such as extrusion and rolling of air-sensitive metals like aluminum, magnesium, sodium, and lithium.
• Experience leading high-value projects and justifying new equipment to maintain production levels.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and process capability (CPk).
• Ability to train operators and technicians on equipment.
• Ability to present to upper management and justify equipment needs based on experiments and process knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 9 years of metal forming/shaping experience and familiarity with new product launches.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement tools.
• Knowledge of metal alloying/casting operations is a plus.
• MS or PhD in relevant fields.
• Experience working with suppliers in metal processing.
• Leadership in multidisciplinary projects requiring reliance on team expertise.
• PLC programming, robot programming, and vision systems knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Work in a lab standing up to 8 hours daily.

Compensation Range:

Expected base salary between $106,000 and $159,000, depending on experience, location, and skills.

Disclosures:

Pay Transparency: Compensation is based on Lyten’s estimate and may be modified. Salary negotiations are generally not conducted after an offer. Pay depends on various factors including experience and education. Hires are typically paid within the range, with potential increases over time.

Additional benefits include tiered bonus, equity, healthcare, dental, vision, discounts, holidays, PTO, 401K, and relocation assistance if applicable.

Export/ITAR Compliance:

Positions may require compliance with export laws. Candidates will be screened pre-interview for eligibility. Employment is contingent upon government authorization for access to controlled technology.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Lyten is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.

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