Sr. Engineering Technician

Lyten•San Jose, CA

12d•$42 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Sr. Engineering Technician to support the development, optimization, and daily operation of our battery electrode manufacturing line. Working closely with Process Engineers and R&D, you will execute experimental runs, operate pilot-scale equipment, maintain strict quality control, and troubleshoot real-time production issues to ensure high process yield and consistency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g., engineering, chemistry, experimental physics) and 2+ years of relevant experience OR 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 (e.g., PENA or Tesla) OR Associate's degree in related field (engineering, chemistry, experimental physics) AND 4+ years of relevant experience OR Associate's degree (unrelated field) AND 6+ years of experience in R&D or low volume manufacturing OR 2+ years of experience with significant responsibilities at a high volume cell manufacturing facility (e.g., PENA or Tesla)
Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills for real-time equipment troubleshooting.
Familiarity with standard lab and measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, viscometers, balances, optical microscopes).

Nice To Haves

Basic proficiency with data entry and analysis tools (Excel, JMP, or manufacturing execution systems).
Experience assisting with materials characterization (e.g., SEM, XRD, PSA).
Prior involvement in equipment installation, startup, or scale-up activities.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and maintain pilot-scale electrode manufacturing equipment, including planetary/high-shear mixers, slot-die coaters, and calender.
Execute Design of Experiments (DOE) trials and routine production runs under the direction of process engineers, carefully tracking critical process parameters.
Conduct in-line and offline measurements (e.g., slurry viscosity/rheology, coating thickness, mass loading, particle size analysis) to monitor product quality and statistical process control.
Act as frontline technical support to identify, document, and resolve real-time process defects and mechanical issues to minimize line downtime.
Draft and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), batch records, build logs, and maintenance checklists with high attention to detail.
Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to support process scaling from lab-scale prototypes to full production lines.