Lyten · 9 hours ago
Associate Process Engineer – Li-Metal Anode (R&D Extrusion & R2R)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$72K/yr - $109K/yr
1+ years expLyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products. The Associate Process Engineer will operate lithium extrusion and milling processes, maintain equipment, and analyze data to optimize production efficiency.
Advanced MaterialsBatteryIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Operate the lithium extruder to convert bulk lithium ingots into continuous strips
Manage hydraulic pressures, temperature zones, and die alignments to ensure consistent feedstock quality
Run the proprietary Roll-to-Roll milling machine to reduce lithium strip thickness to target specifications with high surface quality
Execute daily production runs autonomously in a low-dew-point dry room
Perform routine maintenance on both the extruder (hydraulics, dies) and the R2R mill (rollers, tensioners)
Use CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) to design and implement improvements for material feeding, scrap collection, or die modifications
Log critical process data (extrusion pressure, roller gaps, resulting foil thickness)
Correlate mechanical process data with downstream battery cycle life and efficiency to identify optimal operating windows
Safely handle metallic lithium, perform waste disposal, and maintain a safe workspace according to EHS standards
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Materials Science
1–3 years of experience in a hardware, manufacturing, or R&D lab environment
Experience with machinery involving pressure, hydraulics, or moving webs/rollers
Ability to interpret voltage curves, capacity retention charts, and basic statistical data
Ability to design simple fixtures or modify machine parts
Willingness to work in a Dry Room environment and wear PPE for extended periods
Preferred
Experience with Extrusion processes (polymer, metal, or even ceramic)
Knowledge of hydraulics and high-pressure systems
Familiarity with Roll-to-Roll (web handling) processing
Experience handling alkali metals (Lithium/Sodium)
Benefits
Tier based bonus
Equity
Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Corporate discounts
Paid holidays
PTO and sick time
401K
Employee relocation plan (if applicable)
Company
Lyten
Lyten is a supermaterial applications company that develops, sources, and manufactures low-carbon footprint products.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$367MKey Investors
The Luxembourg Future FundUS Department of EnergyPrime Movers Lab
2024-07-18Series Unknown
2024-01-30Grant· $4M
2023-09-12Series B· $200M
Leadership Team
Daniel Cook
CEO, Co-founder, & Investor, Lyten Inc
Recent News
2026-01-16
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