Dispensing Process Engineer

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.

At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made.

We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.

Dispensing Process Engineer

The position will initially join the core team responsible for the launch and ramp-up of the production line, ensuring successful implementation of manufacturing processes and achievement of production targets. Following the launch phase, the role will transition to the Industrialization Team, where it will be responsible for developing, validating, and deploying new dispensing processes and technologies.

Overall areas of responsibilities and activities:

• Lead process troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities to achieve production yield, quality, and throughput targets during ramp-up and serial production using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, DMAIC).

• Lead new dispensing materials implementation during industrialization phase, define dispensing technology based on product requirements to achieve best possible bond quality, cycle time and material consumption

• Responsible for dispensing and plasma treatment technologies, including process development, validation, optimization, and industrialization.

• Lead qualification, validation, and industrialization of new dispensing materials, adhesives, sealants, and consumables.

• Translate product requirements into robust manufacturing processes and equipment specifications.

• Define process guidelines to improve technical cleanliness in production

• Analyze the impact of engineering changes

• Define process validation guidelines and drive process commissioning during Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) by achieving targeted Machine and Process Capabilities (cm, cmk, cp, cpk, pp, ppk)

• Ownership and drive development of the Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA)

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), Process Defect Descriptions, and Reaction Matrixes.

• Train and mentor technicians, operators, and engineers on dispensing technologies, process standards, and troubleshooting methodologies.

• Ensure and apply 5S principles

• Characterize existing processes, define critical parameters and establish controls that allow successful measurement of process capability and monitoring using SPC

• Execute Design of Experiments (DOE’s) and feasibility studies to optimise process conditions and improve production Key Process Indicators (KPI’s)

Accountability/Authorization

• Budget responsibility: Yes (for capital projects)

• Direct reports: No

• Authorized to decide on investments according to role and policy

• Authorized to report any quality, environment or health and safety nonconformities, ideas, risks, and opportunities

• Authorized to stop the production process if the performance abnormalities or non-conformance will be detected that will impend equipment and/or product integrity
  

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar

• 3+ years of work experience within new dispensing process development in automated manufacturing environments such as automotive, semiconductors, pharmaceutical, medical devices, etc.

• Experience in writing technical documentation (Requirement specifications, Functional design, UML, Test Cases, Test Records)

• Passionate by solving complex problems with technology in a simple yet innovative way

• Track-record of leading successful process development, implementation and sustainability in production environment
• Experience in reading technical documentation, mechanical drawings & electrical diagrams

• Ability to work in a team and to cooperate actively with quality, engineering, design, maintenance and production

• Capacity to move from engineering mindset being detail oriented to a leader considering end-to-end, broader business picture in the matter of seconds when necessary

• A role model in safety, quality, teamwork and attitude

• Improvement oriented with positive attitude enabling positive and constructive feedback

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills & working knowledge of statistical data analysis

• Strong verbal, written communication skills

• Capability to work effectively in multidisciplinary, cross-functional & multinational environment, with all levels of employees and management
• English fluent

Specific skills

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six-Sigma, 5S

• Problem solving following 8D methodology, Ishikawa diagram

• Familiarity with APIS

• Familiarity with CAD 2D/3D Knowledge

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and PFMEA

• Fundamental Project Management methodology

• SEP 1kV

Personal success factors

• Highly organized and result-driven

• Has a can-do attitude and entrepreneurial spirit

• Passionate & purpose driven

• Ability to work under pressure, excellent time management

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently

• Ability to work in a high-profile international environment

• Qualities that we cherish are flexibility, sense of quality, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humor

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.

Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

• A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.

• Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.

• Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.

• Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.

• Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.

• Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.

• Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation.

Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.