Senior Anode Technician - Li Metal & Roll-to-Roll Pilot

Lyten, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

tier based bonus and equity

healthcare

dental

vision

401K

employee relocation plan (if applica­)

Job summary

Lyten, Inc. is seeking a hands‑on Sr Technician — Anode to safely operate processing and manufacturing equipment used to develop lithium metal anode materials for next‑generation Li‑S batteries.

The role requires performing wet chemical synthesis, maintaining lab and pilot equipment (furnaces, extruders, rolling mills), logging data, and ensuring SOPs and safety in dry room environments.

Qualifications

• Associate/Bachelor's degree (unrelated field) AND 5+ years of experience in R&D or low volume manufacturing OR 1+ years of experience with significant responsibilities at a high‑volume cell manufacturing facility.
• Experience with wet chemical synthesis operations, including safe handling of chemicals, solvents, solution preparation, and reaction monitoring.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience operating processing equipment (e.g., extruders, rolling mills, furnaces, or automated assembly lines).
• Strong manual dexterity and experience working in controlled environments (gloveboxes, dry rooms, or cleanrooms).
• Track record of strict safety protocols for hazardous materials or reactive chemistry.
• Knowledge of industrial lithium foil processes: purification, ingot casting, extrusion, rolling and cladding.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform wet chemical synthesis operations to prepare precursors, solutions, or materials required for lithium alloy development.
• Safely operate and maintain lab and pilot‑scale equipment, including high‑temperature furnaces, mixing equipment, extruder, and rolling mills.
• Produce high‑purity lithium metal anode foils and alloy formulations according to engineering specifications.
• Assist engineers in transitioning lithium metal processing from laboratory bench scale to roll‑to‑roll pilot manufacturing.
• Execute DOE for fabrication and testing of new anode materials.
• Perform standard inspection and quality control checks on raw lithium materials and finished electrodes.
• Follow SOPs and safety protocols for dry room environments and reactive metal handling.
• Accurately log process data and equipment parameters.

Skills

wet chemical synthesis

equipment operation

glovebox/dry room handling

safety protocols

data logging

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree (unrelated field)

Tools

extruders

rolling mills

furnaces

dry room environments

Job description

Lyten, Inc. is seeking a hands‑on Sr Technician — Anode to safely operate processing and manufacturing equipment used to develop lithium metal anode materials for next‑generation Li‑S batteries.

The role requires performing wet chemical synthesis, maintaining lab and pilot equipment (furnaces, extruders, rolling mills), logging data, and ensuring SOPs and safety in dry room environments.