Metrology Technician / Associate- Weekend Day Shift Job at Lyten
We are a fast-growing advanced materials company located in San Jose, CA, and we're looking for talented people who want to help us make a lasting impact on the world. Lyten has developed a breakthrough technology to custom design and manufacture Lyten 3D Graphene™, a platform of carbon-based materials that has the promise to transform many industries. Imagine helping to transform the transportation industry to become more electric and reduce emissions in our atmosphere with a safer and more powerful battery platform. Imagine helping to develop new types of plastic materials that are stronger yet also weigh less, helping to reduce fuel costs in the shipping and logistics industry. Imagine building a chemical sensor that can better detect off-gasses or dangerous chemicals in order to save lives. With so much possibility, would you like to help make the world a better place?
We are looking for a senior talented hands-on contributor that will be proactive, organized and interact well with scientists and engineers creating the nex-gen carbon nano-materials. To be successful in this role, a deep understanding of chemistry, material characterization methods, instrumental analyses, and data analysis is essential.
This is a WEEKEND DAY SHIFT position- WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY ( 8:00 am- 4:30 pm ).
Responsibilities:
- Prepare samples and materials from R&D and production teams.
- Operate a variety of analytical instruments and laboratory equipment used for materials characterization to generate information relevant to optical, physical, chemical, and structural properties.
- Establish, refine, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Provide support in maintaining and troubleshooting a variety of analytical instruments, metrology tools, and laboratory equipment used for characterization of advanced materials through regular reference sample checks, calibrations and periodic preventative maintenance.
- Process and analyze data, and document findings detailing material quality, properties, and consistency.
- Expand current understanding of materials properties.
- Communicate timelines for publication of data and/or any delays that may occur because of hardware or other issues.
- Skilled in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database spreadsheets; JMP experience a plus.
- Work on a cross disciplinary team with an open mind to new ideas in a fast-paced startup company.
- Generate reports and effectively communicate results and conclusions to team members and stakeholders.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- At least 5 years hands-on experience in lieu of a formal degree.
- BS or AA degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering preferred with min of 2 years hands-on relevant experience.
- Experience characterizing materials and analyzing data.
- Experience maintaining instruments and/or process equipment.
- Experience analyzing data to extract relevant information and identify trends.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience troubleshooting and performing minor repairs on one or more general components including pumps (vacuum, peristaltic, diaphragm, etc.), thermocouples, thermistors, controls, filters, fans, belts, valves, and heating elements.
- Ability to work independently and ability to collaborate on cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills with ability to independently set priorities to meet deadlines.
- Carbon allotrope knowledge and exposure to manufacturing environment is nice to have.
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Reaching overhead and bending
- Pulling of a light hydraulic arm
- Lifting up to 30 lbs
- Viewing graphics on screens and instrument panels
- Fine motor skills (sample prep)
- Ability to wear a mask and other PPE for extended periods of time
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Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K
- PTO
- Competitive salary with opportunity for career growth
- Employee stock option plans
- Employee relocation assistance program
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.
We are 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 disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.
Principals only; third party or agency submitted candidates will not be considered.
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.
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