Lyten
Sr Process Engineer – Formation
San Jose, CA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$128k-$192kDetected 29 days ago
PythonSQLStatisticsSolidWorksGD&TCommunicationCollaborationTolerance Analysis
About the role
- Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.
- We're entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.
- You'll work at the intersection of mechanical systems and electrochemistry, partnering closely with R&D and test teams to run experiments, resolve process excursions, and troubleshoot formation equipment.
Responsibilities
- Own process engineering and technology transfer for pilot battery cell formation
- Design, build, and iterate on formation fixtures
- drive root cause analysis on excursions and novel failure modes
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement process resolutions
- develop data-driven insights to guide improvement projects
- Author and maintain standard operating procedures
- Design, build, and iterate on formation fixtures; apply GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure precision and repeatability
- Troubleshoot formation equipment hardware and software; drive root cause analysis on excursions and novel failure modes
- Collect, analyze, and report process data from database systems; develop data-driven insights to guide improvement projects
- Author and maintain standard operating procedures; train technicians on formation operations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of engineering experience in electrochemical systems, battery manufacturing, or related electromechanical environments
- Hands-on experience designing mechanical fixtures. proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD, with working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up
- Experience operating and troubleshooting battery formation/cycling equipment (e.g., Arbin, MACCOR, NEWARE)
- Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (JMP, Minitab, or R)
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Nice to have
- Python and SQL a plus
Skills
- Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress - together.
Compensation
- This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
- We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer.
- 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.
- New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.
- 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)
- Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure:
Benefits
- This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
- 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)
- 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.
Company info
- Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success - where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone's ideas are heard.
- Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.
Equal opportunity
- Lyten is an equal opportunity employer.
- EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions
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