Sr Process Engineer – Formation

About the role

The Senior Formation Process Engineer will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of battery cell formation processes at Lyten. This role involves owning the process engineering for our pilot formation line, from design and iteration of formation fixtures to driving electrochemical process development and technology transfer. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, with a strong background in mechanical systems and electrochemistry, and will work closely with R&D and test teams to resolve process issues and improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own process engineering and technology transfer for pilot battery cell formation
• Design, build, and iterate on formation fixtures; apply GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure precision and repeatability
• Troubleshoot formation equipment hardware and software; drive root cause analysis on excursions and novel failure modes
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement process resolutions
• Collect, analyze, and report process data from database systems; develop data-driven insights to guide improvement projects
• Author and maintain standard operating procedures; train technicians on formation operations
• Communicate process status and findings clearly across technical and management audiences

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of engineering experience in electrochemical systems, battery manufacturing, or related electromechanical environments
• Solid understanding of manufacturing in at least one lithium-based cell chemistry, from electrode through formation
• Hands-on experience designing mechanical fixtures — proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD, with working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up
• Experience operating and troubleshooting battery formation/cycling equipment (e.g., Arbin, MACCOR, NEWARE)
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (JMP, Minitab, or R)
• Python and SQL a plus

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Be able to work in a lab standing up to 8 hours each day.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is between $128,200.00 - $192,400.00. 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.