Manufacturing Technician II

About the role

The Battery Manufacturing Team at Lyten is seeking multiple technicians to operate automated assembly machines for battery cells. Our pilot manufacturing facilities will produce cells in a dry room environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all established safety rules and regulations and utilize required safety equipment.
• Report defective equipment or unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with 5S and LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Oversee operations of pouch cell assembly equipment to manufacture the required products.
• Perform quality inspection protocols to enable preparations of material against tight tolerances, high specifications.
• Monitor tool’s operation to ensure quality of product is maintained.
• Record equipment related issues and alert facility manager or a process engineer.
• Perform other duties as required or as requested by the manager.

Qualifications

• High volume manufacturing exposure in printed-electronics, solar-cell, semiconductor, or battery industries.
• Previous experience working in a dry-room or a clean-room.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a Lithium-Ion Battery manufacturing facility.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with operation of ARBIN or MACCOR testers.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using various PLC/HMI controls.
• Experience using computers in the factory environment for automation, analysis and communication - including email, web applications and Microsoft Office suite.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with Siemens HMI, understanding of Batteries and how they’re assembled, previous leadership/supervision experience, knowledge of Lithium-ion Testing Standards, Knowledge of UN Testing Standards, high volume manufacturing exposure, control system experience, and experience running/Controlling formation equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to foster a professional work environment that instills trust and confidence among reports, peers and supporting organizations.

Physical Requirements

• This role will require long periods of standing of up to 12 hours in a manufacturing environment.
• The employee will be required to use his or her hands for lab instrument and equipment operation.
• Must pass a respirator fitment test.
• Required chem-/bio-safety training upon hiring.
• Ability to lift, kneel, push, pull, and/or move objects up to 50 lb.