Materials Process Engineer — Scale Battery Materials

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tier-based bonus

Equity

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401K

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lyten is seeking a Materials Process Engineer to develop chemical processes for battery active materials and work with engineers to operate production-scale tools. You will drive process improvements, partner with vendors for custom equipment, and analyze data to ensure quality and performance of RD materials.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with production equipment, familiarity with coating and electrochemical testing, and the ability to work in a fast-growing manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant field with 3+ years (or 1+ year with Master’s) of experience.
• Hands-on experience installing, testing, and troubleshooting industrial production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop chemical processes for battery active materials to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to operate production-scale tools.
• Champion process improvements and partner with external vendors for custom equipment.
• Analyze material data and apply SPC to troubleshoot out-of-spec lots.
• Build coin cells to quantify electrochemical performance of RD materials.
• Own preventive maintenance planning, spare parts, and equipment health monitoring.
• Follow safety procedures and wear protective equipment at all times.

Skills

Powder mixing

Electrochemical testing

Coating processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/materials/mechanical/electrical engineering

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Industrial production equipment

Job description

Lyten is seeking a Materials Process Engineer to develop chemical processes for battery active materials and work with engineers to operate production-scale tools. You will drive process improvements, partner with vendors for custom equipment, and analyze data to ensure quality and performance of RD materials.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with production equipment, familiarity with coating and electrochemical testing, and the ability to work in a fast-growing manufacturing