Battery Technician III

Lyten•San Jose, CA

2d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Battery Technician will perform technical tasks supporting Lyten’s Failure Analysis (FA) team, working closely with engineers on manufacturing and R&D activities and experiments. The role investigates failure mechanisms in lithium-sulfur batteries, documents observations across cell form factors, and uses analytical tools and techniques to identify root causes and communicate results to stakeholders. This is a hands-on, on-site position.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a production environment or a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field.
At least 3 years of experience working in a clean-room or dry-room environment.
Ability to work in a laboratory environment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, such as gloves, lab coats, safety glasses, and respirators.
Ability to stand for extended periods during laboratory experiments and battery assembly.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a glovebox environment.
Familiarity with Six Sigma and/or Lean standards and methodologies.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
Familiarity with battery technology and/or electrochemical testing.

Responsibilities

Perform destructive physical analysis (DPA), including cell disassembly, workflow optimization, root-cause identification, and documentation of data and observations.
Identify, escalate, and resolve cell manufacturing quality issues in collaboration with Failure Analysis, Manufacturing, and Quality engineers.
Monitor cell quality through routine DPA, investigate issues, and implement countermeasures and corrective actions.
Perform battery characterization and failure analysis using techniques such as photo documentation, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and computed tomography (CT) scans.
Maintain accurate inventory and demonstrate attention to detail in inventory management.
Communicate and cooperate with engineers and colleagues to support the Failure Analysis team.
Maintain a clean and safe laboratory workspace and optimize process efficiencies.
Document results, collect and analyze data, and compile reports for relevant stakeholders.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and communicate ideas for SOP improvements and implementation.
Travel between Baytech, San Leandro, and Reno to meet company and team needs.