Engineer Electrode Development at Lyten

Vasteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Battery Technology, Advanced Materials, Clean EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field
  • Internship or academic project experience in lithium-ion batteries or electrode development preferred
  • Foundational knowledge of electrode materials and manufacturing processes
  • Basic understanding of lab experiment protocols and data handling
  • Interest in battery or advanced material industries with a willingness to learn
  • Basic proficiency in handling lab-scale equipment (mixers, coaters, calenders, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic data visualization
  • Basic statistical analysis and data interpretation skills
  • Ability to read and understand technical documents in English
  • Proactive attitude toward problem-solving and experimentation
  • High attention to detail and sense of responsibility
  • Effective communication and team collaboration skills
  • Willingness to grow and learn new technologies

Responsibilities

  • Conduct experiments related to electrode slurry mixing, coating, drying, and calendaring
  • Collect and analyze data from lab-scale experiments and compile technical reports
  • Assist in the evaluation of electrode performance and suggest areas of improvement
  • Operate and maintain lab equipment used in electrode fabrication
  • Prepare documentation including experiment reports, process flow, and test summaries

Skills

electrode slurry formulation
slurry mixing
coating process
drying
calendaring
lithium-ion battery electrodes
data analysis
lab equipment maintenance
electrode performance evaluation

Lyten

Develops 3D graphene for clean energy

About Lyten

Lyten develops and applies three-dimensional graphene to support clean energy initiatives. This material is lighter, stronger, and cleaner, making it suitable for industries aiming for net-zero emissions. Lyten's main clients are large companies in high carbon-emission sectors looking for sustainable solutions. They create applications using their 3D graphene to help these sectors reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining profitability. A significant product is their Lithium-Sulfur battery, which could enhance the affordability and efficiency of electric vehicles. Lyten's goal is to drive innovation across various industries through their materials platform, contributing to the decarbonization movement. Their revenue comes from partnerships and product sales, and they have secured substantial investments from major corporations.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$357MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on lithium-sulfur technology amidst advancing alternatives poses a risk.
Integration challenges from Cuberg acquisition may impact production timelines.
$1 billion Gigafactory investment could strain finances if demand falls short.

Differentiation

Lyten transforms methane into 3D Graphene, a tunable supermaterial for decarbonization.
Their lithium-sulfur batteries target automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors.
Lyten's polymer composite reduces plastic usage by up to 50% without losing integrity.

Upsides

Lyten's $1 billion Gigafactory investment scales lithium-sulfur battery production.
Partnership with Stellantis enhances market reach in the automotive sector.
$650 million support from US Ex-Im Bank boosts financial stability for expansion.

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