Battery Materials Process Engineer – Lithium Metal Processing at Lyten

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Battery Technology, Advanced MaterialsIndustries

Requirements

BS in a relevant field (e.g., chemistry, material science, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering)
Minimum of 3 years of metal processing (extrusion, rolling, etc) experience in a production environment
Previous experience with casting, extrusion, and rolling of metals (e.g. lithium, magnesium, aluminum, etc)
Knowledge of metal forming operations such as extrusion and rolling of air sensitive metals such as aluminum, magnesium, sodium, and/or lithium

Responsibilities

Develop and document extrusion and rolling schedules for lithium metal processing
Collaborate with cross-functional R&D, sourcing, and production teams to align development and equipment schedules with production, cell integration, and manufacturing
Create, plan, and execute DOE’s and experiments to understand the electrode processing space and improve the KPI’s of the process, with a specific focus on lithium anode processing
Using production data, troubleshoot and resolve process issues
Perform advanced scientific problem-solving and effectively communicate results
Test and monitor equipment, conduct risk assessments, analyze process workflows, introduce process improvements, and maintain equipment, particularly for anode and lithium processing
Develop SOP’s and specification requirements for lithium anode processing
Manage anode demand schedules for R&D and cell integration
Manage change control in specified assigned work areas
Prepare presentations for management
Adhere to safety regulations and internal policies
Assist technical leaders with developing strategies for technical work, hiring, and budgets, ensuring alignment across technical groups

Skills

Extrusion

Rolling

Casting

Lithium Metal Processing

Design of Experiments

SOP

Process Troubleshooting

Equipment Maintenance

Risk Assessment

Process Improvement

Change Control

Lyten

Develops 3D graphene for clean energy

About Lyten

Lyten develops and applies three-dimensional graphene to support clean energy initiatives. This material is lighter, stronger, and cleaner, making it suitable for industries aiming for net-zero emissions. Lyten's main clients are large companies in high carbon-emission sectors looking for sustainable solutions. They create applications using their 3D graphene to help these sectors reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining profitability. A significant product is their Lithium-Sulfur battery, which could enhance the affordability and efficiency of electric vehicles. Lyten's goal is to drive innovation across various industries through their materials platform, contributing to the decarbonization movement. Their revenue comes from partnerships and product sales, and they have secured substantial investments from major corporations.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$357MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries

201-500Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on lithium-sulfur technology amidst advancing alternatives poses a risk.

Integration challenges from Cuberg acquisition may impact production timelines.

$1 billion Gigafactory investment could strain finances if demand falls short.

Differentiation

Lyten transforms methane into 3D Graphene, a tunable supermaterial for decarbonization.

Their lithium-sulfur batteries target automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors.

Lyten's polymer composite reduces plastic usage by up to 50% without losing integrity.

Upsides

Lyten's $1 billion Gigafactory investment scales lithium-sulfur battery production.

Partnership with Stellantis enhances market reach in the automotive sector.

$650 million support from US Ex-Im Bank boosts financial stability for expansion.

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