Engineer Material Development at Lyten

Vasteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Battery Technology, Advanced Materials, Clean EnergyIndustries

Requirements

BSc or MSc in Chemical/Material/Electrical Engineering, or Chemistry
Experience and fundamental understanding in evaluation, testing, or analysis of Li battery cells or related materials
Proficiency in analytical and electrochemical testing methods (e.g., EIS, charge/discharge cycling, material characterization)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to data integrity and reproducibility
Effective communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary R&D environment
Hands-on experience with electrochemical testing (charge/discharge, EIS, CV)
Basic proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Origin, Python preferred)
Familiarity with material characterization techniques (XRD, SEM, ICP)
Understanding of laboratory QA/QC principles
Ability to follow established test protocols with precision and consistency
Strong curiosity and eagerness to build technical expertise

Responsibilities

Conduct material characterization, electrochemical testing, and performance evaluation of Li battery cells and related components
Analyze test data to assess material behavior, degradation mechanisms, and cell performance trends
Support design and process optimization efforts to improve cell performance, safety, and manufacturability
Perform failure analysis to identify root causes of performance deviations and propose corrective actions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including cell design, process, and quality groups—to ensure consistent material evaluation standards and test methodologies
Prepare technical documentation, data summaries, and reports to support engineering decisions and project reviews
Stay informed on advancements in Li battery materials, analysis techniques, and relevant industry standards
Execute assigned evaluation and analysis tasks in consultation with senior engineers and contribute to achieving project milestones

Skills

Li battery cells

material characterization

electrochemical testing

performance evaluation

test data analysis

degradation mechanisms

battery materials

R&D

cell optimization

validation

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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