Battery Manufacturing Technician I - Cell Formatio

Lyten•San Leandro, CA

3d•$26 - $39

About The Position

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. Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century. The Battery Manufacturing Team is looking for multiple technicians to operate automated assembly machines for battery cells. The position requires someone with experience operating and following SOPs, understanding production sequences, interacting with software tools like MES and LIMS, and delivering output meeting internal KPIs. If you have a minimum of 1 years of experience in supporting lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing, this position will provide you with a challenging and rewarding opportunity. The cell formation equipment technician will operate newly commissioned equipment – Testers and Thermal Aging Chambers, manually load and unload cells into test and formation fixtures, maintain that machinery, report problems, and perform routine cleaning of the equipment. The incumbent will support startup of the facility, development of work protocols for high volume production, maintain safe and organized work environment, and support process transfer from R&D to high volume production.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 years of experience working in a Lithium-Ion Battery manufacturing facility
Minimum of 1 years of battery formation and/or testing experience
Minimum of 1 year of experience with operation of ARBIN or MACCOR testers
Minimum of 1 year of experience using various PLC/HMI controls
Minimum of 1 Experience and skill using computers in the factory environment for automation, analysis and communication - including email, web applications and Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Siemens HMI
Experience implementing new automation
Understanding of Batteries and how they’re assembled
Previous leadership/supervision experience
Knowledge of Lithium-ion Testing Standards
Knowledge of UN Testing Standards
High volume manufacturing exposure
Control system experience is a big plus.
Experience running/Controlling formation equipment is a big Plus
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to foster a professional work environment that instills trust and confidence among reports, peers and supporting organizations.
Ability and willingness to alter schedule as needed for in support of training, coverage and off-shift meetings

Responsibilities

Follow all established safety rules and regulations and utilize required safety equipment. Report defective equipment or unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with 5S and LEAN manufacturing principles
Load and unload cells into fixtures to enable formation of the required products
Monitoring tool’s operation to ensure quality of product is maintained
Perform quality visual inspection protocols to identify defective cells
Record equipment related issues and alert facility manager or a process engineer
Perform other duties as required or as requested by the manager