Senior Battery Lab Technician — Test & Operations Lead

Lyten, Inc.; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K

Equity

Relocation support

Paid time off

Job summary

Lyten, Inc. in California is seeking a Senior Battery Technician to lead hands-on testing in the battery test laboratory, coordinating test execution, data capture, and flow of cells through tests on a daily basis.

The role emphasizes independent work, strict safety, and collaboration with engineers to optimize lab operations in a fast-paced production environment; on-site only. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in lab or battery tech, proficiency with test equipment and Excel, and a strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a laboratory technician, battery technician, or related technical role.
• Experience operating battery test equipment, environmental chambers, or similar laboratory systems.
• Experience handling lithium-ion cells and laboratory test fixtures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, or similar tracking tools.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Execute battery testing activities according to established SOPs, work instructions, and engineering requests.
• Perform routine cell characterization and measurements using Hioki instrumentation, pressure sensors, and thickness gauges.
• Load, unload, fixture, and inspect cells before, during, and after testing.
• Manage tester utilization and maintain visibility into channel availability, active tests, and upcoming capacity.
• Coordinate cell flow throughout the testing lifecycle, including receiving, testing, storage, and disposition.
• Maintain accurate records of cell inventory, test status, tester assignments, and laboratory assets.
• Monitor test execution and promptly communicate equipment issues, abnormal test behavior, or operational constraints.
• Ensure laboratory organization, cleanliness, and compliance with safety procedures.
• Collect and document measurements, observations, and test-related information as directed by the engineering team.
• Support engineers with sample preparation, test setup, validation activities, and DOE execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory workflows, tracking methods, and operational efficiency.
• Assist in maintaining test fixtures, laboratory equipment, and consumable inventories.
• Provide timely updates regarding tester capacity, channel utilization, and test completion status.

Skills

Lab experience

Equipment operation

Cell handling

Excel tracking

Independent work

Safety & quality

Tools

Hioki instrumentation

Environmental chambers

Test equipment

Job description

Lyten, Inc. in California is seeking a Senior Battery Technician to lead hands-on testing in the battery test laboratory, coordinating test execution, data capture, and flow of cells through tests on a daily basis.

The role emphasizes independent work, strict safety, and collaboration with engineers to optimize lab operations in a fast-paced production environment; on-site only. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in lab or battery tech, proficiency with test equipment and Excel, and a strong