Sr. Technician, Anode Hardware

Front Door Defense; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & equity

Health care

Dental

Vision

401K

Relocation support

Paid time off

Job summary

Lyten is seeking a hands-on Sr Technician - Anode to scale lithium metal anode production from lab to pilot line while ensuring strict QA and safety in a high‑purity environment. You will operate and maintain lab and pilot equipment, synthesize precursors, and support engineers in transitioning processes.

Responsibilities include DOE execution, process data logging, quality checks on materials and electrodes, and complying with SOPs.

Qualifications

• Associate/Bachelor's degree (unrelated field) with 5+ years in R&D or low-volume manufacturing OR 1+ years with significant responsibilities in high-volume cell manufacturing.
• Experience with wet chemical synthesis operations, including safe handling of chemicals, solvents, solution preparation and reaction monitoring.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience operating processing equipment (extruders, rolling mills, furnaces, etc.).
• Experience in controlled environments (gloveboxes, dry rooms, or cleanrooms).
• Strong safety protocol record, especially with hazardous materials or reactive chemistry.
• Knowledge of industrial lithium foil process: purification, ingot casting, extrusion, rolling and cladding.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform wet chemical synthesis operations to prepare precursors, solutions, or materials for lithium alloy development.
• Operate and maintain lab and pilot-scale equipment including high-temperature furnaces, mixers, extruder, and rolling mills.
• Produce high-purity lithium metal anode foils and alloy formulations per engineering specs.
• Assist in transitioning processing from lab to roll-to-roll pilot line.
• Execute DOE for fabrication and testing of new anode materials.
• Log process data and equipment parameters and perform quality checks on materials.
• Follow SOPs and safety protocols for dry rooms and reactive metal handling.

Skills

Wet chemical synthesis operations

Chemical handling

Mechanical aptitude

Controlled environments

Safety protocols

Lithium foil process knowledge

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree (unrelated field)

Tools

Extruders

Rolling mills

Furnaces

Job description

Sr. Technician, Anode

Scale lithium metal anode production from lab to pilot line with strict QA

Location: San Jose, California

Compensation: $42 - 63 USD / hour

About The Role

Sr Technician - Anode

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next‑generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real‑world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.

At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We're not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made.

We're entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

We are looking for a hands‑on, detail‑oriented Sr Technician - Anode to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe operation of processing and manufacturing equipment used to develop lithium metal anode materials for next‑generation Lithium‑Sulfur (Li‑S) batteries. You will work closely with engineering teams to assist in fabricating new lithium alloy formulations, scaling up manufacturing processes from the lab to the pilot line, and ensuring strict quality control.

Job Responsibilities:

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

Required 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.
• Demonstrated experience with wet chemical synthesis operations, including safe handling of chemicals, solvents, solution preparation, and reaction monitoring.
• Demonstrated 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 (e.g., gloveboxes, dry rooms, or cleanrooms).
• A proven track record of adhering to strict safety protocols, particularly regarding hazardous materials or reactive chemistry.
• Knowledge of industrial lithium foil process: lithium purification, lithium metal ingot casting, metal foil extrusion, foil rolling and cladding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience handling raw lithium metal, lithium purification, or ingot casting.
• Familiarity with roll‑to‑roll (R2R) manufacturing equipment or web‑handling systems.
• Experience of setting up large roll to roll manufacturing equipment and trouble‑shoot.
• Basic knowledge of Li metal battery components.
• Experience using basic characterization tools (thickness gauges, optical microscopes, etc).

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to work in glovebox and dry room environment: <1.0% Relative Humidity.
• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds

Compensations Range:

The expected base salary range for this position is between

$42.12 - $63.17

The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job‑related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.

In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable)

Lyten is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.