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.

Process Engineer

The position will initially join the core team responsible for launching the production line.

Responsible for planning, organize and execute duties within a process area that includes, but are not limited to, the development of new or improved manufacturing processes, generating process specifications and production sustainability. Following the launch, the role will join industrialization team to develop and deploy new processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Key player in production line launch and ramp-up by achieving targeted Machine and Process Capabilities

• Lead equipment and process fine-tuning, debugging and process adjustment during commissioning and ramp-up phases.

• Defining and developing the process requirements specification

• Design and implement new technologies for specialized equipment and reduction of equipment consumable material usage

• Define process development by translating product requirement elements to manufacturing

• Define process guidelines to improve technical cleanliness in production

• 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)

• Build Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), Work Instruction (WI) and Process Defect Description and Reaction Matrix

• 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) to optimize process conditions and improve production Key Process Indicators (KPI’s)

• Provide production technical support by constant improvements, by using the S.M.A.R.T (Specific Measurable Achievable, Relevant and Time-bounded) goals approach

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 experience within new process development in automated manufacturing environments such as: automotive, semiconductors, pharmaceutical, medical devices etc.

• 3+ years of work experience within one of the following technologies, tightening, adhesives, pressing, leakage testing, laser welding

• 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

• Must have worked in multi-cultural 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

• A role model in safety, quality, team work 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-unctional & 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 and tight deadlines, 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, friendliness, 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.