Battery Technician III

Lyten•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lyten is hiring a Battery Technician to support its Failure Analysis (FA) team. The technician will work closely with engineers on manufacturing and R&D activities and experiments, investigating lithium-sulfur battery failure mechanisms across different cell form factors. The role uses analytical tools and techniques to identify root causes and communicate findings to stakeholders. It is a hands-on, on-site laboratory role, with travel between Baytech, San Leandro, and Reno as needed.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a production environment, or a BA/BS 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 personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, lab coats, safety glasses, and respirators, as required.
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 MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively both 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, failure-root-cause identification, and documentation of data and observations.
Identify, escalate, and help resolve cell manufacturing quality issues in coordination 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 techniques, including photo documentation, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and computed tomography (CT) scans.
Maintain accurate inventory and a high level of attention to detail.
Communicate and cooperate with engineers and colleagues to support the Failure Analysis team.
Maintain a clean and safe workspace and optimize laboratory process efficiencies.
Document results, collect and analyze data, and compile reports for relevant stakeholders.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and communicate ideas for SOP improvement and implementation.
Travel between Baytech, San Leandro, and Reno to meet company and team needs.