Sr. Engineering Technician

Lyten, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten, Inc. seeks a hands-on Sr. Engineering Technician to support electrode manufacturing line operations, DOE trials, and real-time production troubleshooting. You will work with Process Engineers and R&D to optimize yield and ensure consistent quality.

The role involves operating pilot-scale equipment, performing measurements, and maintaining documentation for SOPs and batch records in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or experimental physics with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Alternative: Bachelor's in unrelated field with 5+ years in R&D or low-volume manufacturing.
• Associate's degree with 4+ years in R&D or low-volume manufacturing.
• 2+ years of experience with significant responsibilities at high-volume cell manufacturing facilities (e.g., PENA or Tesla).

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain pilot-scale electrode manufacturing equipment.
• Execute DOE trials and routine production runs under process engineers.
• Conduct in-line/offline measurements to monitor quality (viscosity, coating thickness, mass loading).
• Draft and update SOPs, batch records, and maintenance checklists.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Data entry & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/chemistry/physics

Associate's degree in related field

Tools

Measurement tools (micrometers, viscometers, balances)

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

**Sr. Engineering Technician**We are seeking a hands-on Sr. Engineering Technician to support the development, optimization, and daily operation of our battery electrode manufacturing line. Working closely with Process Engineers and R&D, you will execute experimental runs, operate pilot-scale equipment, maintain strict quality control, and troubleshoot real-time production issues to ensure high process yield and consistency.**Key Responsibilities*** Equipment Operation: Set up, operate, and maintain pilot-scale electrode manufacturing equipment, including planetary/high-shear mixers, slot-die coaters, and calender.* Process Execution: Execute Design of Experiments (DOE) trials and routine production runs under the direction of process engineers, carefully tracking critical process parameters.* Quality & Metrology: Conduct in-line and offline measurements (e.g., slurry viscosity/rheology, coating thickness, mass loading, particle size analysis) to monitor product quality and statistical process control.* Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Act as frontline technical support to identify, document, and resolve real-time process defects and mechanical issues to minimize line downtime.* Documentation: Draft and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), batch records, build logs, and maintenance checklists with high attention to detail.* Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to support process scaling from lab-scale prototypes to full production lines.**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g., engineering, chemistry, experimental physics) and 2+ years of relevant experience OR 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 (e.g., PENA or Tesla) OR Associate's degree in related field (engineering, chemistry, experimental physics) AND 4+ years of relevant experience OR Associate's degree (unrelated field) AND 6+ years of experience in R&D or low volume manufacturing OR 2+ years of experience with significant responsibilities at a high volume cell manufacturing facility (e.g., PENA or Tesla)* Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills for real-time equipment troubleshooting.* Familiarity with standard lab and measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, viscometers, balances, optical microscopes).**Preferred Qualifications*** Basic proficiency with data entry and analysis tools (Excel, JMP, or manufacturing execution systems).* Experience assisting with materials characterization (e.g., SEM, XRD, PSA).* Prior involvement in equipment installation, startup, or scale-up activities.**Physical Requirements*** Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and lift up to 35 lbs. as required by daily operations.