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Staff Formation Process Engineer

Lyten
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2025
We are leading a materials revolution. At Lyten, we’re not just developing advanced supermaterials, we’re about to change the world as we know it. Our team is at the forefront of a fundamental transformation that will impact nearly every industry, making a massive global improvement.

Our mission is to achieve gigaton-scale decarbonization impact, and we’re building a new ecosystem of decarbonization applications to make it a reality. With Lyten 3D Graphene™, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible by improving energy storage, developing stronger and lighter plastics, and creating advanced sensors that can detect beyond today’s limits.

Join our team and be a part of something bigger than yourself. We need a diverse set of perspectives and expertise to take on some of the world’s toughest scientific, engineering, and commercial challenges while also having a fun and rewarding career! Are you ready to take on this challenge? Apply now and help us scale Lyten 3D Graphene™ into all of its many potential applications and be a part of this groundbreaking transformation.

We’re looking for passionate and talented individuals who want to work at Lyten and help create a brighter future for generations to come!

Responsibilities

  • Lead the process development and technology transfer for battery cell formation
  • Initiate root cause analysis when an excursion or new failure mode is discovered
  • Give direction to cross-functional team members to solve root cause and implement resolution
  • Scrape data from database systems to collect and report out on data
  • Own and maintain standard operating procedures for formation processes
  • Train technicians and junior staff on formation operation
  • Develop project plans and effectively communicate status and findings at various levels of management

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Materials engineering
  • Minimum of 7 years experience in engineering involving electrical or electrochemical systems
  • Minimum of 3 years in cell manufacturing environment
  • Able to converse confidently on all aspects of cell manufacturing from electrode through formation for at least one Lithium-based material system
  • Proficient in SQL
  • Proficiency in Python a plus
  • Past experience operating and troubleshooting battery formation / testing equipment & software (e.g. MACCOR, Arbin, NEWARE, Digatron, etc.)
  • Six Sigma Black Belt a plus


  • Physical Requirements

    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
    • Ability to work in a laboratory environment standing up to 8 hours each day
    • Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, lab coats, safety glasses, safety goggles, and respirators as required

    Compensations Range

    The expected base salary range for this position is between

    $141,100.00 - $211,700.00

    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.

    Disclosures

    Pay Transparency Disclosure:

    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

    Certain positions within Lyten, Inc. 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.

    This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

    Lyten is an equal opportunity employer. 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. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.

    IMPORTANT: Please be aware that fictitious job openings, consulting engagements, solicitations, interviews or employment offers may be circulated on the Internet in an attempt to obtain privileged information, or to induce you to pay a fee for services related to recruitment or training. Lyten Does NOT charge any application, processing, or training fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. We Do NOT use any messaging apps to recruit or communicate at any time during the recruiting process. Links to the actual job posting will be provided in the email, please verify the position is posted prior to communicating. All genuine job openings will be posted on our careers page and all communications will be from the recruiting team and will be from a @lyten.com email address.

    Principals only; third party or agency submitted candidates will not be considered.

    Why Work at Lyten

    Salary : $141,100 - $211,700

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